A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Who Is Receiving a Continuous

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 1 diabetes who is receiving a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion via an insulin pump contacts the clinic to report mechanical failure of the infusion pump.The nurse instructs the patient to begin monitoring for signs of:

• A) adrenal insufficiency.
• B) diabetic ketoacidosis.
• C) hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic state.
• D) hypoglycemia.

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Definitions:

Shoulder

The region where the arm joins the torso, consisting of several joints and an ensemble of muscles and tendons that provide motion and stability.

Articulations

Joints or the points where two bones meet, allowing for a variety of movements.

Increase in Angle

Increase in angle refers to the widening or opening of the angle between two intersecting lines or surfaces.

Articulating Bones

Bones that connect at a joint, allowing for a variety of movements depending on the type of joint and the arrangement of the bones.