The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension who arrived at the clinic for a scheduled visit. Which finding should the nurse recognize as a possible complication?

Choice A reason: A WBC count of 11,000/mm³ is slightly elevated but not necessarily indicative of a complication from diabetes or hypertension.Choice B reason: A fasting serum glucose of 140 mg/dL is elevated but not uncommon in clients with diabetes.Choice C reason:The correct answer is c) because elevated serum creatinine indicates possible kidney dysfunction, which is a serious complication in clients with diabetes and hypertension.Choice D reason: An A1C of 6.9% indicates fairly good control of diabetes and is not necessarily a sign of a complication.