A Patient Is Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.How should the nurse respond when the patient asks how long insulin injections will be necessary?

• A) "You will need insulin injections for the rest of your life."
• B) "Once your pancreas recovers, you may be able to discontinue the injections."
• C) "If you follow your diet closely, your blood sugar may be controlled by just taking insulin pills."
• D) "You may be able to stop the injections if you exercise regularly and adhere to the prescribed diet."