A college student who is admitted to the hospital with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus has a C-peptide level of 0.6 ng/mL and serum glucose of 256 mg/dL.Based on these results, which instruction should the nurse provide to this patient?
A)"Based on these results, your diabetes will be controlled by oral medications and diet."
B)"If you lose weight, you may be able to manage your diabetes with diet alone."
C)"Since you are already an adult, this result confirms that you have type 2 diabetes."
D)"You will need to take insulin for the rest of your life."

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A C-peptide level of 0.6 ng/mL and a serum glucose level of 256 mg/dL indicate low insulin production by the pancreas, which is typical of type 1 diabetes. Therefore, the patient will require insulin therapy for the rest of their life. Diet and exercise are important components of diabetes management, but in this case, they will not be sufficient to control blood glucose levels.

A College Student Who Is Admitted to the Hospital with Newly