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A long-term complication of diabetes mellitus is
 
  a. Cushing's disease.
  b. renal failure.
  c. hypothyroidism.
  d. hyperglycemia.

Question 2

As a nurse who provides care for many patients with cancer, you are aware that cancer makes patients susceptible to many other health problems. Which of the following assessments addresses the leading cause of death among patients who have cancer?
 
  A) Assessing patients' lower legs for redness, swelling, or pain on dorsiflexion
  B) Arranging for serial electrocardiograms (ECGs) or cardiac telemetry whenever possible
  C) Monitoring white blood cell (WBC) counts and assessing patients' integumentary systems
  D) Auscultating patients' lungs thoroughly and monitoring oxygen saturation levels



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Answer to Question 1

B
Long-term complications of diabetes include blindness, cardiovascular problems, and renal failure.

Answer to Question 2

C



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