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A patient recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes asks a nurse, Why did I get this condition? Select the nurse's correct response. You may select more than one answer.
 
  1. There is a strong family association, so it may be hereditary.
  2. The condition is related to autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic cells.
  3. The condition is strongly related to obesity.
  4. The definitive cause of type 2 diabetes is unknown.
  5. The disease is likely after abdominal trauma.

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A newly diagnosed patient with diabetes expresses concern about losing vision. Which intervention(s) should be included in the plan of care to reduce this risk? You may select more than one answer.
 
  1. The initiation of reliable contraception to avoid pregnancy
  2. Ways to reduce hyperglycemic episodes
  3. The use of a prokinetic drug such as metoclopramide
  4. Smoking cessation
  5. The importance of consistently taking antihypertensive drugs


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answers: 1, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answers: 2, 4, 5


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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