Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus ( 49 Questions)
Which clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus is characterized by blurred or distorted vision?
This choice is incorrect. Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are the "three P's" associated with hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus.
This choice is incorrect. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are not typically associated with blurred or distorted vision.
This choice is incorrect. Impaired wound healing and increased susceptibility to infections are related to the effects of hyperglycemia on blood flow and immune function, rather than visual disturbances.
Diabetic retinopathy, a microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus, can lead to blurred or distorted vision due to damage to the blood vessels in the retina.
Diabetic retinopathy, a microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus, can lead to blurred or distorted vision due to damage to the blood vessels in the retina.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are the "three P's" associated with hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus.
b. This choice is incorrect. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are not typically associated with blurred or distorted vision.
c. This choice is incorrect. Impaired wound healing and increased susceptibility to infections are related to the effects of hyperglycemia on blood flow and immune function, rather than visual disturbances.