A Patient with Poorly Controlled Diabetes Has Elevated Lipid Levels

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient with poorly controlled diabetes has elevated lipid levels in spite of her attempts to decrease fat and carbohydrate intake.How should the nurse explain this finding?

• A)"You are not eating enough and your proteins are breaking down."
• B)"Your body is using your high glucose levels to produce lipids."
• C)"You are not eating enough carbohydrates."
• D)"Most persons with diabetes are not able to efficiently metabolize fats."

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