Which information should the nurse include in the education of a client when explaining type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A. "The exocrine function of the pancreas is not working."
B. "The target cells are resistant to insulin."
C. "Your alpha cells should be able to secrete insulin, but they cannot."
D. "Your pancreas cannot secrete insulin."
Answer: D
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a. raised fully above the head. b. extended at the side. c. flexed at the elbow. d. crossed over the chest.
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