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viki

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A pediatric client is seen in the clinic with a possible diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The mother asks what the healthcare provider uses to make the diagnosis.
 
  The nurse explains that type 2 diabetes is suspected if the child has obesity, acanthosis nigricans, and two non-fasting blood-glucose levels above which level?
  1. 120
  2. 80
  3. 200
  4. 50

Question 2

A pediatric client is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The nurse teaches the client the difference between insulin shock and diabetic hyperglycemia.
 
  The nurse evaluates that the client understands the teaching when the client states which characteristics of diabetic hyperglycemia?
  1. Tremors and lethargy
  2. Hunger and hypertension
  3. Thirst and flushed skin
  4. Shakiness and pallor


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Blood-glucose levels at or above 200 mg/dL without fasting is diagnostic of type 2 diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Thirst and flushed skin are characteristic of diabetic hyperglycemia. Tremors, lethargy, hunger, shakiness, and pallor are characteristic of hypoglycemia. Hypertension is not a sign associated with hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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