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Sherpath Overview of Diabetes (solved)
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Sherpath: Overview ofDiabetes (solved)
A patient is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Which statement
correctly describes the pathophysiology of this condition?
Cells cannot process insulin already present in the body.
Antibodies to potassium receptors cause gradual
hyperglycemia.
Recurrent inflammation of the pancreas causes insulin
resistance.
The body develops an immune reaction against cells in the
pancreas.
The body develops an immune reaction against cells in the
pancreas.
(Rationale: Type 1 diabetes often results from an autoimmune
response causing the destruction of beta cells, which are
responsible for producing insulin in the pancreas.)
A nurse is evaluating a group of patients who are at risk for type
2 diabetes. Which factors concern the nurse in regard to type 2
diabetes risk?
, Select all that apply.
Obesity
Smoking
Older age
Family history
Caucasian race
Obesity
(Rationale: Obesity is strongly associated with the development
of type 2 diabetes. An imbalance between caloric intake and
physical activity can lead to obesity, which causes insulin
resistance and is common in people with type 2 diabetes.)
Smoking
(Rationale: Smoking increases the risk for type 2 diabetes.
Smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
than nonsmokers. Tobacco use can increase blood sugar levels
and lead to insulin resistance.)
Older age
(Rationale: Type 2 diabetes usually develops in adults older
than 45 years.)
Family history
(Rationale: The risk for type 2 diabetes is high if another family
member has diabetes. An individual can inherit a predisposition
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