When Caring for a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Who

question 6

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with type 2 diabetes who has been hospitalized with severe hyperglycemia, which topic will be most important to include in discharge teaching?

• A) Effect of endogenous insulin on transportation of glucose into cells
• B) Function of the liver in formation of glycogen and gluconeogenesis
• C) Impact of the patient's family history on likelihood of developing diabetes
• D) Symptoms indicating that the patient should contact the health care provider

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Definitions:

Pressure Values

Likely intended to be "Pressure Valves," which are mechanical devices that regulate or control the flow of a fluid by opening, closing, or partially obstructing passageways based on pressure.

Zener Diode

Specialty diode designed to reverse-bias conduct only after a specific voltage value is attained. Used in electronic voltage regulators.

Voltage Regulator

An electrical device designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level, ensuring electrical stability.

Semiconductor

Material that can act as conductors or insulators depending on how its structure is arranged; elements that have four electrons in the valence shell.