A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus asks why hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) developed. After reviewing the patient's medical record, what should the nurse respond to this client? Select all that apply.
A) "Ingesting alcohol could cause this to occur."
B) "Having a pneumonia vaccination a month ago probably caused it."
C) "It might have been set off by your surgery you had a few months ago."
D) "The medication that you take for your asthma, albuterol, might have caused it."
E) "The medication propranolol has been known to cause the health problem to occur."
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