A patient develops type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse will explain that this type of diabetes
a. is generally triggered by medications.
b. is not as common as type 1 diabetes.
c. is often related to heredity and obesity.
d. will not require insulin therapy.
Question 2
ANS: D Glucocorticoids can increase gastric distress, so an enteric-coated aspirin product is indicated. Glucocorticoids increase the risk of hypoglycemia, fluid retention, and hypertension.
a. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
b. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
c. Diabetes insipidus
d. Secondary diabetes