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You are teaching your clients the difference between Type I (IDDM) and Type II (NDDM) diabetes. Which of the following statements is true?

  • A. Both types of diabetes mellitus clients are prone to developing ketosis.
  • B. Type II (NIDDM) is more common and preventable compared to Type I (IDDM) diabetes, which is genetic.
  • C. Type I (IIDM) is characterized by fasting hyperglycemia.
  • D. Type II (NIDDM) is characterized by abnormal immune response.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Type II diabetes (NIDDM) is characterized by insulin resistance and a relative lack of insulin. It is not primarily characterized by an abnormal immune response. Option A is incorrect because only Type I diabetes clients are prone to developing ketosis due to a lack of insulin. Option B is incorrect because while Type II diabetes is more common and often preventable through lifestyle changes, it is not solely genetic. Option C is incorrect because Type I diabetes, not Type II, is characterized by fasting hyperglycemia due to an absolute lack of insulin production.