The nurse is preparing to admit a 7-year-old child with type 2 diabetes. What clinical features of type 2 diabetes should the nurse recognize? (Select all that apply.)
a. Oral agents are effective.
b. Insulin is usually needed.
c. Ketoacidosis is infrequent.
d. Diet only is often effective.
e. Chronic complications frequently occur.
ANS: A, C, D
The clinical features of type 2 diabetes include the following: oral agents are effective, ketoacidosis is infrequent, and diet only is often effective. Insulin is only needed in 20% to 30% of cases and chronic complications occur infrequently.
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