The nurse practitioner is conducting an initial history and physical examination, along with a health assessment on a new patient.Mr.Carter is African American and 68 years old.He presents with complaints of dizziness, unstable gait, and polyuria.This combination of symptoms is blamed for his frequent falling at home.The nurse practitioner analyzes the findings of the examination and suggests which of the following diagnostics? Select all that apply.
A) Blood pressure measurements, including measuring for hypostatic hypertension to rule out hypertension.
B) Fasting blood sugar and a glucose tolerance test to rule our diabetes.
C) Testing for chronic kidney disease (CKD) .
D) Measurement of BMI.
E) Definitive testing for Alzheimer's disease.
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