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jman1234 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse working in a physician's office reviews the client's laboratory results and sees that the fasting blood sugar on the last two blood tests was 122 and 118 mg/dl. The nurse concludes the client will be classified as:

1. Type 1 diabetic.
2. Type 2 diabetic.
3. Prediabetic.
4. Gestational diabetic.

Question 2

The mother of a 9-year-old child just diagnosed with Guillain-Barr syndrome asks the nurse to tell her about this disease. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be accurate?

1. This is a relatively rare congenital disorder inherited from both parents.
2. This disorder is most common in adults, but occasionally is found in children.
3. The disease is characterized by temporary paralysis that begins in the feet.
4. Diarrhea and vomiting are common problems to look for early on.

fromAlphatoOmega22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The client with a fasting blood sugar between 100 and 125 mg/dl on two occasions is classified as prediabetic, and is often found to be overweight and insulin-resistant.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Guillain-Barr syndrome is characterized by paralysis that begins in the feet and ascends, then gradually recedes. It is not a congenital disorder, is equally common in children and adults, and does not manifest with vomiting and diarrhea.