A patient in the intensive care unit is surprised to learn that he has an elevated blood glucose level since he has not been diagnosed with diabetes.How should the nurse explain this elevation?
A)"Many people are not diagnosed with diabetes until they are admitted to an intensive care unit."
B)"Increasing blood glucose is the body's way of making sure there is enough energy for brain functioning."
C)"Many people have diabetes but are not aware of it."
D)"When stressed,the body releases more glucose into the blood,raising the blood glucose level."

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Stress can cause the body to release more glucose into the blood, leading to an elevation in blood glucose levels. This is known as stress-induced hyperglycemia and can occur in people without diabetes.

A Patient in the Intensive Care Unit Is Surprised to Learn