Question: in each of the following scenarios identify the type of...
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In each of the following scenarios identify the type of diabetes the patient likely displays:
Patient has normal insulin production and function. Choices: diabetes insipidus,IDDM, NIDDM, or all of the above
Post viral autoimmune destruction of the islets of Langerhans and insulin deficiency. Choices: diabetes insipidus, IDDM, NIDDM, or all of the above
Patient has normal insulin production but is insensitive to insulin. Choices: diabetes insipidus, IDDM, NIDDM, or all of the above
Associated with a pituitary tumor or bleed. Choices: diabetes insipidus, IDDM, NIDDM, or all of the above
Patient's blood glucose is likely to be normal. Choices: diabetes insipidus, IDDM, NIDDM, or all of the above
Severity lessens when patient losses weight. Choices: diabetes insipidus, IDDM, NIDDM, or all of the above
Most effectively treated by replacing lost fluids and salts. Choices: diabetes insipidus, IDDM, NIDDM, or all of the above
Symptoms rapidly improve after insulin injection. Choices: diabetes insipidus, IDDM, NIDDM, or all of the above
Patient becomes dehydrated. Choices: diabetes insipidus, IDDM, NIDDM, or all of the above
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