The nurse recognizes that a patient diagnosed with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes is at risk for developing which gastrointestinal complication?

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Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes can lead to damage to the nerves that control the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in gastroparesis, which causes delayed emptying of the stomach and can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and bloating. Paralytic ileus (A) is a complication that can occur after surgery or due to opioid use. Peptic ulcers (B) are a result of damage to the lining of the stomach or small intestine and can be caused by factors such as NSAID use or infection with H. pylori. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (D) is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus and can cause heartburn and esophageal damage, but it is not directly related to poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.

The Nurse Recognizes That a Patient Diagnosed with Poorly Controlled