The Nurse Is Teaching a Review Class to Nurses About

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a review class to nurses about diabetes mellitus. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

• A) "Patients with type 2 diabetes will never need insulin."
• B) "Oral antidiabetic drugs are safe for use during pregnancy."
• C) "Pediatric patients cannot take insulin."
• D) "Insulin therapy is possible during pregnancy if managed carefully."

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Definitions:

Acute Hemolytic

A rapid breakdown of red blood cells, leading to symptoms like jaundice and anemia.

Clotting Factors

Proteins in the blood that are essential for the clotting process, helping to stop bleeding by forming clots.

Cryoprecipitate

A blood product derived from plasma that is rich in clotting factors, used to treat conditions like hemophilia.

Fibrinogen

A blood plasma protein that's critical for blood clot formation, playing a pivotal role in the body's ability to stop bleeding.