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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



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Answer to Question 1

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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.

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




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