A client with type 2 diabetes is at risk for cardiac problems because:
a. diabetes accelerates development of atherosclerosis.
b. sustained rapid heart rates occur in diabetic clients and these stress the myocardium.
c. hypovolemia that occurs in the diabetic causes the heart to have to work harder.
d. diabetes causes increased force of myocardial contractions that increases oxygen consumption.
Question 2
What statement by a diabetic client indicates a possible safety issue?
a. I notice that my fingers are numb, but I can still hand quilt and do alterations as a seamstress as fast as I always have.
b. I have to have electrocardiograms and stress tests during my physical exam.
c. I get my results from the 24-hour urine test for protein that I have to do every year.
d. My glycosated hemoglobin is better now that I am exercising every day.
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