A client asks the nurse what makes type 2 diabetes different from ...

[Zulu123]

A client asks the nurse what makes type 2 diabetes different from type 1 diabetes that a family member has. The nurse should respond that:
 
  1. type 1 diabetes can result after rubella infection.
  2. type 2 diabetes is caused by the destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.
  3. type 2 diabetics experience fat metabolism that causes ketoacidosis.
  4. type 1 diabetes is treated with oral hypoglycemic.

Question 2

The nurse explains that symptoms a client with hypothyroidism might experience would include:
 
  1. weight loss, oily skin, and periorbital edema.
  2. intolerance to heat, lethargy, and headache.
  3. intolerance to cold, dry skin, and menstrual dysfunction.
  4. tachycardia, hypertension, and rapid respirations.

[Heffejeff]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Viral infections, such as rubella, can cause type 1 diabetes mellitus.
2. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by the destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas.
3. Type 1 diabetics experience ketoacidosis.
4. Type 2 diabetics are treated with oral hypoglycemic.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Weight loss and oily skin are symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
2. Heat intolerance is a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
3. Reduced thyroid hormone production results in a decrease in metabolic rate and heat production, causing cold intolerance, dry skin, weight gain, fatigue, and hypotension.
4. Tachycardia and hypertension are symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

[Zulu123]

Great answer, keep it coming

[jamesnevil303]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it