NURS 6501: Week 6 Midterm Exam Question 40 / NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology
    NURS 6501: MIDTERM EXAM: Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with NURS 6501: Midterm Exam or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com     Which one of the following is associated with type 2 but not type 1 diabetes? Group of answer choices
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Acne
  • Polyuria
  • Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)
  The correct answer is: Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS). Explanation: Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) is a condition that is more commonly associated with type 2 diabetes than with type 1 diabetes. It is characterized by extremely high blood glucose levels (often >600 mg/dL), extreme dehydration, and an elevated serum osmolality. HHS generally occurs in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and is often precipitated by factors such as infection, illness, or inadequate fluid intake. Other options:
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): This is more common in type 1 diabetes and occurs due to a lack of insulin, leading to ketone production and acidosis. DKA is relatively rare in type 2 diabetes.
  • Acne: Acne is not specific to either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, although high insulin levels (as seen in type 2 diabetes) may contribute to acne in some cases. However, it is not a distinguishing feature between the two types of diabetes.
  • Polyuria: Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can cause polyuria (frequent urination) due to high blood glucose levels, which leads to osmotic diuresis. Polyuria is not specific to either type.
Thus, Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) is the most accurate answer as it is primarily associated with type 2 diabetes.