Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a 76-year-old client with type 2 diabetes who is recovering from surgery following a hip fracture. In addition to blood glucose level, what should the nurse recognize as a sign of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) ?
A) Excessive sweating
B) Increased urine output
C) Insomnia
D) Edema
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