A client who has Type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse, "Why did I develop diabetes?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"Your kidneys are not able to reabsorb water which leads to Type 2 diabetes mellitus."
"Your body is destroying the cells that secrete insulin."
"An infection in your pancreas destroyed the cells that make insulin."
"Your body has insulin resistance and decreased insulin secretion."
The Correct Answer is D
A. This statement is incorrect as it describes a condition related to diabetes insipidus, not diabetes mellitus.
B. This statement describes the autoimmune process in Type 1 diabetes, not Type 2 diabetes.
C. This statement is inaccurate for Type 2 diabetes; it is more related to acute pancreatitis or Type 1 diabetes.
D. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by insulin resistance and decreased insulin secretion by the pancreas.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Lactated Ringer's does not provide the necessary glucose to prevent hypoglycemia in clients receiving TPN.
B. 3% sodium chloride is hypertonic and not appropriate for preventing hypoglycemia.
C. 0.9% sodium chloride does not provide the necessary glucose.
D. Dextrose 10% in water (D10W) provides a glucose source to help prevent hypoglycemia in clients when TPN is temporarily unavailable.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Pediculicide lotions are used to treat lice, not ticks. They are not effective or appropriate for tick removal.
B. Twisting a tick during removal can cause the mouthparts to break off and remain embedded in the skin, increasing the risk of infection.
C. Grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible with fine-tipped tweezers allows for complete removal without squeezing the tick's body.
D. Using a hot ember or match tip can cause the tick to regurgitate into the skin, increasing the risk of disease transmission.
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