HESI RN Med Surg Exam 2

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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension who arrived at the clinic for a scheduled visit. Which finding should the nurse recognize as a possible complication?

A. White blood cell (WBC) 11,000/mmÂ³ (11 x 10â¹/L). B. Fasting serum glucose 140 mg/dL (7.77 mmol/L). C. Serum creatinine 1.6 mg/dL (141.44 Âµmol/L). D. Glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) 6.9%.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because elevated serum creatinine suggests kidney dysfunction, a complication of diabetes and hypertension.
Choice A is slightly elevated but not specific.
Choice B is expected in diabetes.
Choice D indicates good control.

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