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The emergency department nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HHNS who has a blood glucose of 680 mg/dL. Which question should the nurse ask the client to determine the cause of this acute complication?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Infections are a common trigger for HHNS, precipitating hyperglycemia. Insulin timing, meal timing, and diabetes duration are less directly causative.

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