The nurse warns a client with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) who has developed proteinuria that this finding is significant because
A) insulin requirements should be lowered.
B) it indicates that the client's diabetes is uncontrolled.
C) renal failure will most likely develop in 5 to 10 years.
D) renal failure will result if diabetes is not well controlled.

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The client with IDDM inevitably develops renal failure within 5 to 10 years after the appearance of significant proteinuria, regardless of diabetic control. Good glycemic control and carefully controlling any hypertension can delay or prevent renal complications.

The Nurse Warns a Client with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)