Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus ( 49 Questions)
Which clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus is related to long-standing hyperglycemia and may result in slow wound healing and frequent infections?
This choice is incorrect. Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are the "three P's" associated with diabetes-related hyperglycemia.
This choice is incorrect. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are not typically related to long-standing hyperglycemia in diabetes.
This choice is incorrect. Blurred vision and vision loss are manifestations of diabetic retinopathy, a microvascular complication, rather than impaired wound healing.
Long-standing hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus can lead to impaired wound healing, as high blood sugar levels affect blood flow and immune function, increasing the risk of infections.
Long-standing hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus can lead to impaired wound healing, as high blood sugar levels affect blood flow and immune function, increasing the risk of infections.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are the "three P's" associated with diabetes-related hyperglycemia.
b. This choice is incorrect. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are not typically related to long-standing hyperglycemia in diabetes.
c. This choice is incorrect. Blurred vision and vision loss are manifestations of diabetic retinopathy, a microvascular complication, rather than impaired wound healing.