The nurse is preparing to teach about the long-term complications for patients diagnosed with diabetes. Which finding is accurate?

Choice A reason: While patients with HbA1c levels below 6% are generally considered to have good glycemic control, this does not guarantee they will be free from complications.

Choice B reason: Diabetes complications often involve vascular issues, affecting both large (macrovascular) and small (microvascular) blood vessels, leading to a range of complications such as cardiovascular disease and neuropathy.

Choice C reason: Chronic hypoglycemia can lead to various health issues, but it is not typically classified as a long-term complication of diabetes. Instead, it is a risk associated with diabetes management, particularly with insulin use.

Choice D reason: Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics are at risk for complications. Tight glycemic control can reduce the risk, but it does not eliminate it, and Type 1 diabetics are not necessarily at the greatest risk.

Choice A reason: Respiratory depression is not a typical finding associated with anemia; it is more related to respiratory or central nervous system issues.

Choice B reason: Intense abdominal pain is not a common symptom of anemia and would likely indicate other medical conditions.

Choice C reason: Bradycardia, or slow heart rate, is not commonly associated with anemia. Anemia usually causes tachycardia, or a fast heart rate, as the body attempts to compensate for the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

Choice D reason: Dyspnea on exertion is a common symptom of anemia, as the reduced number of red blood cells leads to decreased oxygen delivery to the tissues, causing shortness of breath during activities.