Which of the following classifications will be used to describe a 15 year-old child with diabetes who requires daily insulin injections?
A) Type 1 diabetes
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Juvenile diabetes
D) Prediabetes
Ans: A
Chapter: 41
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Moderate
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Objective: 1
Patient Needs: D-4
Feedback: Once classified as juvenile diabetes or juvenile-onset diabetes, the current classification for children with diabetes is type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by onset of the condition during adulthood, and insulin may or may not be required. Prediabetes is characterized by normal glucose metabolism but a previous history of hyperglycemia often during illness or pregnancy.
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