The nurse teaches about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in older adults. Which should the nurse include about the number of older adults with diabetes?

A. 17 out of 100 will have type 2 diabetes.
B. 10 out of 100 will have type 2 diabetes.
C. 33 out of 100 will have type 2 diabetes
D. 21 out of 100 will have type 2 diabetes.


Answer: D

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a. Clean forceps may be used to move items on the sterile field. b. Sterile fields may be prepared well in advance of the procedures. c. The first small amount of sterile solution should be poured and discarded. d. Wrapped sterile packages should be opened starting with the flap closest to the nurse.

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