A 76-year-old postsurgical diabetic patient has reported feeling dizzy and clammy.The daily serum glucose level shows the patient's levels to be within normal limits.The gerontologic nurse shows an understanding of established health norms for the older adult when stating

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As people age, their body may not respond in a typical way to certain health issues. For example, this patient's serum glucose levels may be within the normal range for an older adult, but still have an effect on their symptoms. The nurse should consider that the patient's "normal" may differ from typical lab norms and investigate further.

A 76-Year-Old Postsurgical Diabetic Patient Has Reported Feeling Dizzy and Clammy.The