The Nurse Is Teaching a Client with Type 2 Diabetes

question 49

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a client with type 2 diabetes about acute complications.Which teaching point by the nurse is most accurate?

• A) Ketosis is less prevalent among obese adults owing to the protective effects of fat.
• B) People with type 2 diabetes have normal lipid metabolism, so ketones are not made.
• C) Insulin produced in type 2 diabetes prevents fat catabolism but not hyperglycemia.
• D) Oral antidiabetic agents do not promote the breakdown of fat for fuel (lipolysis).

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Definitions:

First Sermon

The first sermon refers to the Buddha's initial teaching after attaining enlightenment, given at Deer Park in Sarnath, India, where he shared the Four Noble Truths.

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Wheel-turning Mudra

A symbolic hand gesture in Eastern religions, representing the movement and teaching of the dharma or cosmic law.

First Sermon

Refers to the initial public discourse given by a religious figure or leader, often marking the beginning of their spiritual mission.