ADULT HEALTH 1- exam solved

ADULT HEALTH 1- EXAM 4 Polydipsia and polyuria related to diabetes mellitus are primarily due to: A. The release of ketones from the cells during fat metabolism B. Fluid shifts resulting from the osmotic effect of hyperglycemia C. Damage to the kidneys from exposure to high levels of glucose D. Changes in RBCs resulting from attachment of excessive glucose to hemoglobin When comparing the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, which statement would be correct for a patient with type 2 diabetes who was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia? A. The patient must receive insulin therapy to prevent development of ketoacidosis B. The patient has islet cell antibodies that have destroyed the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin C. The patient has minimal or absent endogenous insulin secretion and requires daily insulin injections D.The patient may have sufficient endogenous insulin to prevent ketosis but is at risk for developing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome Analyze the following d