To monitor for complications in a patient with type 2 diabetes,which tests will the nurse in the diabetic clinic schedule at least annually ?

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Blood pressure,serum creatinine,urine testing for microalbuminuria,and monofilament testing of the foot are recommended at least annually to screen for possible microvascular and macrovascular complications of diabetes. Chest x-ray and CBC might be ordered if the patient with diabetes presents with symptoms of respiratory or infectious problems but are not routinely included in screening.

To Monitor for Complications in a Patient with Type 2