Characteristics of Type I diabetes:
a. typically adult onset
b. low plasma glucagon
c. insulin absent
d. pancreatic B cell is responsive to insulinogenic stimuli
Answer: c. insulin absent
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1. "There are no bugs on the walls." 2. "I am going to have to put you in seclusion." 3. "You are disturbing the other clients." 4. "You might see bugs, but I do not."
The major reasons for accurate and thorough documentation of nursing care rendered and the client's response to interventions include which of the following?
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1. "This means you are not pregnant.". 2. "You might be pregnant, but it might be too early for your home test to be accurate.". 3. "We don't trust home tests. Come to the clinic for a blood test.". 4. "Most people don't use the tests correctly. Did you read the instructions?"