This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus is a. excessive intake of simple sugars. b. destruction of ... (Read 67 times)

ashley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 584
The cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus is
 
  a. excessive intake of simple sugars.
  b. destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
  c. inability of cells to respond to insulin in the bloodstream.
  d. inability of the pancreas to keep up with the body's demands for insulin.

Question 2

A client calls the clinic complaining of diarrhea that has lasted 36 hours. The nurse recommends what as nutrition therapy for this client?
 
  A) Liberal fluid intake
  B) Clear liquids only to decrease bowel stimulation
  C) Low-potassium foods
  D) Liberal intake of apple juice to replace nutrients



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Shshxj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Answer to Question 1

B
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells. Excessive sugar intake does not cause any kind of diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes is caused by inability of cells to respond to insulin in the bloodstream. In type 1 diabetes the pancreas is not able to keep up with the body's demands for insulin, but the cause of this is destruction of beta cells.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Mild diarrhea lasting 24 to 48 hours usually requires no nutrition intervention other than encouraging a liberal fluid intake to replace losses.




Shshxj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335

 

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library