A client has just been diagnosed with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).The client asks a nurse about potential complications related to his or her illness.The nurse states that it can lead to which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Nerve pain
B)Blindness
C)Heart disease
D)Lung disease
E)Poor circulation

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NIDDM, or Type 2 diabetes, can lead to various complications due to prolonged high blood sugar levels. These complications include nerve pain (neuropathy), blindness (due to diabetic retinopathy), heart disease (as diabetes is a risk factor for cardiovascular problems), and poor circulation (which can lead to issues like peripheral artery disease). Lung disease is not directly linked to NIDDM as a common complication.

A Client Has Just Been Diagnosed with Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus