A nurse is in a provider's office is collecting data from an older adult client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?

A. Moist skin: Dehydration often leads to dry skin rather than moist skin. When the body is dehydrated, it conserves water, and one of the signs can be dry, less elastic skin.

B. High blood pressure: Dehydration tends to result in lower blood volume, which can lead to lower blood pressure rather than high blood pressure. However, severe dehydration may cause a drop in blood pressure.

C. Dark-colored urine: Dehydration commonly causes urine to become more concentrated, leading to darker urine. This is due to the kidneys conserving water and producing less urine.

D. Distended neck veins: Dehydration is more likely to result in decreased blood volume and lower venous return, which would not typically lead to distended neck veins. Distended neck veins are more commonly associated with conditions like heart failure.

A. "I will allow the position my mother finds most comfortable during the feeding."
This statement does not provide specific guidance on the proper positioning for enteral feedings. It's important to follow recommended positions to prevent complications.

B. "I will turn my mother on her left side during the feeding."
Turning the client on the left side is not a recommended position for enteral feedings. The head of the bed is usually elevated to 30-45 degrees to prevent aspiration.

C. "I will position the head of the bed 45 degrees during the feeding."
This is the correct choice. Elevating the head of the bed to 45 degrees helps prevent aspiration and facilitates proper flow of enteral feedings into the stomach.

D. "I will elevate the head of the bed 10 degrees during the feeding."
While some elevation is better than lying flat, the recommended angle is usually 30-45 degrees to minimize the risk of regurgitation and aspiration.