A client is diagnosed with type I diabetes. Which of the following accurately describes a consideration related to the occurrence of this disorder?
A) It usually occurs in clients older than 30 years.
B) Classic symptoms are nearly always present.
C) Hereditary factors are usually present.
D) The client is usually overweight.
B
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In type I diabetes, the client is typically younger than 30 years, classic symptoms are nearly always present, hereditary factors are occasionally present, and the client is normal weight to underweight. In type II diabetes, the client is typically older than 30 years, classic symptoms are usually not present, hereditary factors are usually present, and the client is usually overweight.
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