The nurse assesses a patient with diabetes and finds the patient to be pale, edematous, and listless with a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level of 35 mg/dL and a creatinine level of 4 mg/dL. What would the results of the nursing assessment indicate?

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The patient's pale and edematous appearance, along with the elevated BUN and creatinine levels, are indicative of chronic kidney disease. Diverticulitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy are not commonly associated with these findings, and although congestive heart failure may cause edema, it would not typically cause elevated BUN and creatinine levels.

The Nurse Assesses a Patient with Diabetes and Finds the Patient