Problem: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Endocrine Disorder Malik. Reynolds is a 12-year-old African American male who comes to the clinic with his father, James, for a routine health visit. Malik is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 175 lb. A routine urinalysis reveals glucosuria. Further assessment reveals that Malik has type 2 diabetes. His father James says, "Will he need to take pills for this like I do?"
a. What factors are present in Malik's history that would increase his risk for type 2 diabetes?
b. What clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find with Malik?
c. How would the nurse respond to Malik's father, James?