The Nurse Is Completing an Assessment Interview with an Older

Multiple Choice

The nurse is completing an assessment interview with an older adult client being seen for a yearly physical examination. Which client statement would indicate a possible diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

A) "I'm slightly winded when I walk up a flight of stairs, but it passes quickly."
B) "I feel a bit tired by mid-afternoon and take a 30-minute nap most days."
C) "I sometimes have muscle aches in my upper legs at night."
D) "I've been experiencing increased thirst during the past several months."