The nurse is concerned that a patient in the critical care area is experiencing short-term complications of diabetes
What did the nurse find when assessing this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Infected leg wound
2. Declining hourly urine output
3. Numb feet
4. Vision changes
5. Dropping oxygen saturation level
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Rationale 1: Short-term complications of hyperglycemia include an increased risk for infection.
Rationale 2: Short-term complications of hyperglycemia include an increased risk of organ failure. A declining hourly urine output could be an indication that the patient is developing acute renal failure.
Rationale 3: Peripheral neuropathy is considered a long-term complication of hyperglycemia.
Rationale 4: Retinopathy is considered a long-term complication of hyperglycemia.
Rationale 5: A drop in oxygen saturation levels may or may not be related to hyperglycemia.
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