A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client with diabetes mellitus who has hyperglycemia. The priority nursing diagnosis would be:
1. Deficient knowledge
2. Deficient fluid volume
3. Compromised family coping
4. Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements
A nurse is monitoring a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for signs of complications. Which of the following, if exhibited in the client, would indicate hyperglycemia and warrant physician notification?
1. Polyuria
2. Diaphoresis
3. Hypertension
4. Increased pulse rate