The nurse stresses that the patient with type 1 diabetes is at risk for cardiovascular disorders because the lack of insulin causes:
A) High glucose levels that irritate and shrink the vessels
B) Inadequate metabolism of proteins, which causes ketosis
C) Increased fatty acid levels
D) Increased metabolism of ketones, which causes hypertension
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