Nursing Care: Diabetes Mellitus (pediatrics) EDAPT 2023/2024 passed

Nursing Care: Diabetes Mellitus (pediatrics) EDAPTClients with diabetes mellitus_____ have__________ and require insulin to lower their blood glucose levels to the normal range. Clients with diabetes mellitus _____ have______ and may be able to manage their blood glucose levels by diet, exercise, or oral hypoglycemic agents. - correct answer 1. type 1 2. decreased or lack insulin secretion 3. type 2 4. defective insulin receptors The nurse is providing education for the family of a pediatric client recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1. Which are important teaching points for the nurse to include? Select all that apply - correct answer Blood glucose monitoring Signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia Signs/symptoms of hyperglycemia Medication management Diet management The nurse is preparing to administer a pediatric client's insulin. Which syringe should the nurse select? - correct answer The nurse is caring for a pediatric client suspected of having diabetes mellitus. Indicate if the clinical manifestation is consistent with diabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2. Each clinical finding may appear more than once. - correct answer Type 1 Fatigue Fruity smelling breath Polydipsia Polyphagia Polyuria Weight loss