Select the accurate statement about the long-term complications ...

[RODY.ELKHALIL]

Select the accurate statement about the long-term complications of diabetes.
 
  1. Long-term complications are almost always the result of hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis.
  2. There is no difference in complication rates for patients with type 2 diabetes who are tightly controlled compared with those who are not.
  3. Tightly controlling type 1 diabetes produces excessive episodes of life-threatening hypoglycemia.
  4. Tightly controlling both types of diabetes reduces the risk of eye, kidney, and nerve damage.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a newly diagnosed patient for short-term complications of diabetes. This assessment includes:
 
  1. hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and ketoacidosis.
  2. cranial nerve testing for peripheral neuropathy.
  3. pedal pulse palpation for arterial insufficiency.
  4. auscultation of carotids for bruits associated with atherosclerosis.

[fromAlphatoOmega22]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

[RODY.ELKHALIL]

Great answer, keep it coming

[gcook]

Gracias!