A Client with Type 2 Diabetes Asks the Nurse Why

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client with type 2 diabetes asks the nurse why he can't have a pancreatic transplant. Which of the following would the nurse include as a possible reason?

• A) Increased risk for urologic complications
• B) Need for exocrine enzymatic drainage
• C) Underlying problem of insulin resistance
• D) Need for lifelong immunosuppressive therapy

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Definitions:

AIDET

An acronym for Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you; a communication framework used by healthcare providers to enhance patient interactions.

RN Managing Care

A registered nurse's responsibility to oversee and coordinate all aspects of patient care in a healthcare setting.

Positive Attitude

A mental state that involves looking at situations optimistically, expecting good outcomes, and focusing on growth opportunities.

Developmentally Delayed

A term used to describe a child who does not reach their developmental milestones at the expected times, often requiring targeted support and interventions.