Which of the Following Is Recommended for the Diagnosis of Type

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is recommended for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in an adolescent?

• A) Assess for the presence of acanthosis nigricans.
• B) Assess the blood lipids level of the individual.
• C) Assess changes in blood pressure levels.
• D) Review daily physical behavioral patterns.
• E) Review weight status with client.

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Definitions:

Biconcave Structure

A shape characterized by being concave on both sides, often referred to in the context of red blood cells, enhancing their flexibility and surface area for gas exchange.

Hemoglobin

A protein rich in iron present in red blood cells tasked with carrying oxygen from the lungs to the tissues throughout the body.

Hemoglobin

A molecule found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues throughout the body, and brings carbon dioxide back from those tissues to the lungs.

Hematopoiesis

The process of creating new blood cells in the body, occurring in the bone marrow.