On what understanding does the nurse plan the care of a child with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
a. There is an absolute deficiency of insulin.
b. Insufficient quantities of insulin are produced by the pancreas.
c. Oral hypoglycemic agents can control it.
d. Insulin deficiency is caused by another disease affecting the pancreas.
ANS: A
Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is characterized by an absolute or complete deficiency of insulin.
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