Aware that older adult patients often present with nonclassic symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus,the nurse is particularly suspicious of a patient reporting:
A)bouts of diarrhea alternating with periods of constipation.
B)recent problems reading and an infected sore on the toe that will not heal.
C)periods of depression and severe indigestion after eating.
D)dizziness when getting up too quickly and a red rash on the hands.

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Often a newly diagnosed older individual will describe symptoms of fatigue,blurred vision,weight change (gain or loss),and infections.The other symptoms are not related.

Aware That Older Adult Patients Often Present with Nonclassic Symptoms