Chapter 57-Diabetes Mellitus: Nursing Management | Nursing Test Banks

Chapter 57–Diabetes Mellitus: Nursing
Management
Chapter 57–Diabetes Mellitus: Nursing


Management MULTIPLE CHOICE


1.A client is diagnosed with the type of diabetes in which the plasma beta cells fail
insulin. Which type of diabetes is this client experiencing?


1. Gestational diabetes



2. Impaired glucose tolerance



3. Type 1 diabetes mellitus



4. Type 2 diabetes mellitus




ANS: 3


Type 1 diabetes mellitus results from a defect or failure of the beta cells of the panc
loss of beta cells causes a lack of insulin. The other options produce insulin.


PTS:1DIF:AnalyzeREF:Type 1 Diabetes


2.The nurse has instructed a client about type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the fol
statements would in- dicate the client understands the instructions?

,1. “It happens to everyone who has gained weight.”



2. “I have to watch what I eat and exercise.”



3. “I will never have to take insulin.”



4. “The cells that make insulin were destroyed.”




ANS: 2


Persons with type 2 diabetes control their blood glucose levels with diet, exercise, a
medications. Type 1 dia- betes mellitus is characterized by a destruction of beta cel
person who gains weight develops dia- betes mellitus. Insulin is not necessary for t
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at first, but as the beta cells continue to deteriorate
be necessary.


PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Type 2 Diabetes; Planning and Implementation


3.The nurse should instruct a client that the length of time insulin can be stored at
temperature is:


1. 2 weeks.



2. 3 weeks.



3. 4 weeks.



4. 5 weeks.




ANS: 3


An insulin vial that is currently in use can be stored at room temperature as long as

, PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: Insulin