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The nurse understands that the pathophys of type 1 DM is
characterized by which of the following? Ans: destruction of
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pancreatic beta cells
these cells are responsible for secretion of insulin. Type 2 DM
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is the result of impaired insulin production or insulin
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resistance which may be r/t necrosis of the pancreatic alpha
cells
The nurse would expect that a pt experiencing moderate
hypoglycemia would exhibit which of the following sets of s/s?
Ans: HA, light headedness, slurred speech
s/s grouped into 2 categories: adrenergic sx and CNS sx. In
moderate hypoglycemia, the drop in blood glucose affects
brain, resulting in HA, lightheadedness, and slurred speech, as
well as other sx that may include loss of consciousness,
hunger, tachycardia, and sweating
The nurse knows that which of the following is a normal
fasting serum glucose level for a pt of 18 y/o? Ans: 90 mg/dL
normal fasting serum glucose range for ages 2-18 is 60-100
mg/dL
glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) represents average blood
glucose levels over a period of approximately 2-3 mos. Which
, 2
of the following would the nurse know to be a normal level
range indicating good maintenance of blood glucose over
time? Ans: 4-6% (indicates consistently near-normal blood
glucose concentrations)
For an unconscious pt who is experiencing hypoglycemia in a
health care facility, the nurse would make what emergency
management intervention? Ans: 25 to 50 mL of dextrose 50%
in water
In hospitals and EDs, for pts who are unconscious or cannot
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swallow, 25-50 mL of D50W may be administered IV
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T/F: insulin regimen typically involve a combination of short-
Expert
acting and long-acting insulin Ans: T
normally functioning pancreas secretes insulin throughout the
day in response to blood glucose levels. Using a combination
of short- and long-lasting insulin mimics this normal pattern
The nurse would educate the patient that which of the
following factors increase risk of developing type 2 DM? Ans:
family hx
HTN
obesity
race/ethnicity, age, previously impaired fasting glucose or
impaired glucose tolerance, HDL </= 35, and/or triglyceride
>/= 250, and hx of gestational diabetes are all risk factors
the nurse understands that diabetes can lead to which of the
following long-term complications? Ans: CV disease
Skylar Hansen (DM, pediatric)
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
The nurse understands that the pathophys of type 1 DM is
characterized by which of the following? Ans: destruction of
© 2026 Assignment
pancreatic beta cells
these cells are responsible for secretion of insulin. Type 2 DM
Guru01 - Stuvia
is the result of impaired insulin production or insulin
Expert
resistance which may be r/t necrosis of the pancreatic alpha
cells
The nurse would expect that a pt experiencing moderate
hypoglycemia would exhibit which of the following sets of s/s?
Ans: HA, light headedness, slurred speech
s/s grouped into 2 categories: adrenergic sx and CNS sx. In
moderate hypoglycemia, the drop in blood glucose affects
brain, resulting in HA, lightheadedness, and slurred speech, as
well as other sx that may include loss of consciousness,
hunger, tachycardia, and sweating
The nurse knows that which of the following is a normal
fasting serum glucose level for a pt of 18 y/o? Ans: 90 mg/dL
normal fasting serum glucose range for ages 2-18 is 60-100
mg/dL
glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) represents average blood
glucose levels over a period of approximately 2-3 mos. Which
, 2
of the following would the nurse know to be a normal level
range indicating good maintenance of blood glucose over
time? Ans: 4-6% (indicates consistently near-normal blood
glucose concentrations)
For an unconscious pt who is experiencing hypoglycemia in a
health care facility, the nurse would make what emergency
management intervention? Ans: 25 to 50 mL of dextrose 50%
in water
In hospitals and EDs, for pts who are unconscious or cannot
© 2026 Assignment
swallow, 25-50 mL of D50W may be administered IV
Guru01 - Stuvia
T/F: insulin regimen typically involve a combination of short-
Expert
acting and long-acting insulin Ans: T
normally functioning pancreas secretes insulin throughout the
day in response to blood glucose levels. Using a combination
of short- and long-lasting insulin mimics this normal pattern
The nurse would educate the patient that which of the
following factors increase risk of developing type 2 DM? Ans:
family hx
HTN
obesity
race/ethnicity, age, previously impaired fasting glucose or
impaired glucose tolerance, HDL </= 35, and/or triglyceride
>/= 250, and hx of gestational diabetes are all risk factors
the nurse understands that diabetes can lead to which of the
following long-term complications? Ans: CV disease
