Question

The nurse is discussing macrovascular complications of diabetes with a patient. The nurse would address what topic during this dialogue?

A)The need for frequent eye examinations for patients with diabetes
B)The fact that patients with diabetes have an elevated risk of myocardial infarction
C)The relationship between kidney function and blood glucose levels
D)The need to monitor urine for the presence of albumin

Answer 1

Macrovascular complications of diabetes include an elevated risk of myocardial infarction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse would address the fact that patients with diabetes have an elevated risk of myocardial infarction during the discussion on macrovascular complications of diabetes. Macrovascular complications are related to damage to large blood vessels and can lead to conditions such as coronary artery disease and stroke.