Nurses working with diabetes patients know that this noncommunicable chronic disease (NCD) has which of the following characteristics? Select all that apply
A. It cannot be prevented by a vaccination.
B. It cannot be cured by a medication.
C. It requires long-term management.
D. It is not affected by weight.
E. It does not require lifestyle changes such as regular exercise.
ANS: A, B, C
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1. "Emotional stress can negatively impact the immune system's ability to function." 2. "The client has probably not been eating well recently." 3. "I should not ask about the use of drugs or alcohol at this time." 4. "The client may be hyperglycemic."
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