Mrs.Barnes,a 45-year-old client,reports having diabetes mellitus since childhood.This morning's blood glucose reading is 20.Because of this history,the nurse would monitor Mrs.Barnes for which sensory deficit?

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High blood glucose levels can lead to diabetic retinopathy, a complication that affects the eyes and can cause vision loss or blindness. Therefore, the nurse would monitor Mrs. Barnes for any changes in vision. Sensory deficits in taste, hearing, or olfactory function are not typically associated with diabetes.

MrsBarnes,a 45-Year-Old Client,reports Having Diabetes Mellitus Since Childhood