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imowrer · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which statement(s) regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus would be correct? (Select all that apply.)

a. Type 2 diabetes is more prevalent in overweight people older than 45 years.
b. A genetic predisposition exists for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
c. Type 2 diabetes requires lifelong insulin replacement.
d. Type 2 diabetes is often diagnosed after complications have resulted.
e. Women have a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes.

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a patient about insulin administration. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

a. I may need more insulin if I have surgery.
b. Once I open my insulin, I will store it in the refrigerator.
c. I will date the insulin bottle when I open it.
d. I will keep a spare bottle of insulin on hand.

IAPPLET · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Contributing factors to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus include being older than 45 years, being overweight, and having a family predisposition to the disease. The early symptoms of this type of diabetes are minimal; therefore, many patients do not seek medical assistance until the complications have appeared. Contributing factors to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus include being female. In type 2 diabetes mellitus, the pancreas continues to secrete insulin. Patients may be diet controlled or regulated with oral hypoglycemics. Insulin is only used if the other treatments are not effective.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Once insulin is opened and being used, it can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 month. The patient may need more insulin if undergoing surgery, should date the insulin bottle after opening, and should keep a spare bottle of insulin on hand.