A Patient Who Has Type 2 Diabetes Is on the Unit

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient who has type 2 diabetes is on the unit after aneurysm repair.His serum glucose levels have been elevated for the past 2 days.He is concerned that he is becoming dependent on insulin.The best response for the nurse would be

• A) "This surgery may have damaged your pancreas. We will have to do more evaluation."
• B) "Perhaps your diabetes was more serious from the beginning."
• C) "You will need to discuss this with your physician."
• D) "The stress on your body has temporarily increased your blood sugar levels."

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