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jeatrice

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is screening a group of clients. Which client has the greatest risk for developing type 2 diabetes?
 
  1. A 25-year-old male with arthritic pain
  2. A 12-year-old male with a normal height to weight ratio
  3. A 55-year-old female who is 20 pounds overweight
  4. An 8-year-old female who is developmentally delayed

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with type I diabetes. Which symptoms does the nurse anticipate this client will exhibit upon assessment?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Polyuria
  2. Pancreatitis
  3. Polyphagia
  4. Polydipsia
  5. Constipation


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abro1885

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

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Rationale 1:The age and pain are not related to type 2 diabetes.
Rationale 2:The age and normal weight are not related to type 2 diabetes.
Rationale 3: Type 2 diabetes mellitus usually begins in middle age with increasing numbers of children being diagnosed. It is more common in those who are overweight and those with low HDL-cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.
Rationale 4:The age and developmental delay are not related to type 2 diabetes.

Global Rationale: Type 2 diabetes first appeared in middle-aged adults, but increasing numbers of children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is common in patients who are overweight and those with low HDL-cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Polyuria is a typical sign/symptom of type 1 diabetes.
Rationale 2: Pancreatitis is not a sign or symptom of type I diabetes.
Rationale 3: Polyphagia is a typical sign/symptom of type 1 diabetes.
Rationale 4: Polydipsia is a typical sign/symptom of type 1 diabetes.
Rationale 5: Constipation is not a symptom of type 1 diabetes.

Global Rationale: Polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia are typical signs/symptoms of type 1 diabetes. Pancreatitis and constipation are not symptoms of type 1 diabetes.


jeatrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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