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ishan · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What is the primary function of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?

1. Secretion of enzymes
2. Acting as exocrine
3. Secretion of glucagon and insulin
4. Absorption of insulin

Question 2

The client has diabetes type 1 and receives insulin for glycemic control. The client tells the nurse that she likes to have a glass of wine with dinner. What will the best plan by the nurse for client education include?

1. The alcohol could cause pancreatic disease and decrease insulin production.
2. The alcohol could predispose you to hypoglycemia.
3. The alcohol could cause serious liver disease.
4. The alcohol could predispose you to hyperglycemia.

courtney_bruh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Secretion of enzymes relates to the exocrine function, which is to release enzymes for chemical digestion of nutrients.
Rationale 2: Other cells of the pancreas are responsible for exocrine function.
Rationale 3: The cluster of cells within the pancreas (islets of Langerhans) is responsible for the endocrine function, which is to release insulin and glucagon.
Rationale 4: These are secretory cells, not absorptive cells.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Alcohol can cause pancreatic disease, but the client's pancreas is not producing any insulin currently.
Rationale 2: Alcohol can potentiate hypoglycemic effects in the client.
Rationale 3: Alcohol can cause liver disease, but the more immediate concern is hypoglycemia.
Rationale 4: Alcohol can potentiate hypoglycemic, not hyperglycemic, effects in the client.