The nurse is concerned that a patient in the critical care area is experiencing short-term complications of diabetes. What did the nurse find when assessing this patient? Select all that apply.

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1. Short-term complications of hyperglycemia include an increased risk for infection.
2. Short-term complications of hyperglycemia include an increased risk of organ failure. A declining hourly urine output could be an indication that the patient is developing acute renal failure.
3. Peripheral neuropathy is considered a long-term complication of hyperglycemia.
4. Retinopathy is considered a long-term complication of hyperglycemia.
5. A drop in oxygen saturation levels may or may not be related to hyperglycemia.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient in the Critical