The nurse caring for a child with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus plans the care based on the understanding that:
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
A
Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is characterized by an absolute or complete deficiency of insulin.
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