The nurse is caring for a 65 year old Black female patient with newly diagnosed diabetes who already has numerous complications. The following questions (13“ 16) pertain to this situation. From the information provided, which of the following is least likely true about this patient's situation and diabetes?
a. she is typical for age, gender, and ethnic background
b. early diagnosis may have been difficult
c. she will exhibit increased urine output, excessive thirst, and hunger
d. she is likely to also have hypertension