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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Physical Care

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Mrs. Gregori is diabetic and needs her insulin shots every day. The body needs insulin to:

Maintain fluid balance.
Use protein for tissue repair.
Produce urine.
Use sugar for energy.

Explanation

Answer: D - Diabetes mellitus is a disorder wherein the body cannot produce or use insulin properly. Insulin is needed for sugar use. If there is lack of insulin supply, sugar builds up in the blood. Cells in turn do not have enough sugar for energy and cannot function.

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