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Diabetes Mellitus in Children
Diabetes Mellitus in Children ( 31 Questions)
Which statement by the nurse accurately explains one of the causes of diabetes mellitus in children?
The statement mentions that children with a family history of diabetes have an increased risk of developing the condition. While family history is a risk factor for diabetes, it doesn't explain the causes of diabetes mellitus in children. It only highlights one of the risk factors.
This statement accurately explains one of the causes of diabetes mellitus in children. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This immune-mediated destruction of beta cells is a key factor in the development of type 1 diabetes in children.
This statement mentions that certain viral infections and dietary factors may trigger the development of diabetes in susceptible individuals.
This statement is more relevant to type 2 diabetes as it mentions a combination of insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion.
Choice A rationale:
The statement mentions that children with a family history of diabetes have an increased risk of developing the condition.
While family history is a risk factor for diabetes, it doesn't explain the causes of diabetes mellitus in children.
It only highlights one of the risk factors.
Choice B rationale:
This statement accurately explains one of the causes of diabetes mellitus in children.
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
This immune-mediated destruction of beta cells is a key factor in the development of type 1 diabetes in children.
Choice C rationale:
This statement mentions that certain viral infections and dietary factors may trigger the development of diabetes in susceptible individuals.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is more relevant to type 2 diabetes as it mentions a combination of insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion.