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The nurse assumes care of a postoperative adult client with type 2 diabetes mellitus and learns that the client has a current blood glucose level of 720 mg/dL. When assessing the client, what is the priority?

A. Assess for signs of fluid volume deficit
B. Observe wound drainage characteristics
C. Measure the level of acute pain
D. Determine when the client last ate

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The correct answer is A. Assess for signs of fluid volume deficit.
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