A Client, Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Says, "I

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client, newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, says, "I have heard this is a bad disease. What complications could I have?" How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Problems with arteries can occur that may cause such problems as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, or blindness."
• B) "Let's not talk about that now, but rather focus on keeping you healthy."
• C) "You could have nerve problems that lead to numbness or tingling in your feet or hands."
• D) "One of the most serious complications is diabetic ketoacidosis."
• E) "You may experience inability to think and difficulty with memory."

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Definitions:

Trichloroheptane

A compound consisting of a seven-carbon chain heptane with three chlorine atoms attached, existing in several isomeric forms.

Diastereomers

Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other, differing in the spatial arrangement of atoms.

Enantiomers

Compounds that are non-superimposable mirror images of one another, often involved in chirality in organic chemistry.

Asymmetric Carbons

Refers to carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, making them centers of chirality.