A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus,lethargy,and a blood glucose level of 650 mg/dL has been diagnosed with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS).The nurse monitors this patient for the development of which complication?

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Seizures can occur in patients with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) due to the extreme hyperglycemia and the resultant osmotic effects on the brain, leading to altered mental status and potentially seizures.

A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus,lethargy,and a Blood Glucose