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What is diabetes mellitus?
What is diabetes mellitus?
- A hormonal imbalance unrelated to blood sugar levels
- A disorder causing low blood glucose levels
- A condition resulting from excess insulin production
- A group of diseases affecting blood sugar utilization (correct)
What is the main source of energy for the brain?
What is the main source of energy for the brain?
- Protein
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Glucose (correct)
How does insulin function in the body?
How does insulin function in the body?
- Prevents sugar from entering cells and raises blood sugar levels
- Enables sugar to enter cells and lowers blood sugar levels (correct)
- Converts sugar into fat and stores it in the liver
- Increases blood sugar levels and provides energy to the brain
What does diabetes mellitus result from?
What does diabetes mellitus result from?
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Where does glucose come from?
Where does glucose come from?
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What is the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide?
What is the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide?
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Why do falls occur more often among older adults?
Why do falls occur more often among older adults?
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What is a fall defined as?
What is a fall defined as?
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What is a major safety concern for the elderly at home?
What is a major safety concern for the elderly at home?
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What role can nurses play in preventing falls among the elderly?
What role can nurses play in preventing falls among the elderly?
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