In preparing a staff in-service presentation about diabetes mellitus, the nurse includes which information?
a. Diabetes increases the risk for develop-ment of epilepsy.
b. The cure for diabetes is the administration of insulin.
c. Diabetes increases the risk for develop-ment of cardiovascular disease.
d. Carbohydrate metabolism is altered in di-abetes, but protein metabolism is normal.
C
Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality caused by coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Insulin is a lifelong treatment for some diabetic clients. Because insulin regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein, abnormalities in insulin production or use alter their metabolism.
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