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Shelles · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which teaching point should the nurse include when providing education to an adolescent client, who participates in soccer, regarding the plan of care for diabetes mellitus?

1. Decreased food intake
2. Increased doses of insulin
3. Increased food intake
4. Decreased doses of insulin

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an adolescent client who gave birth to her first child yesterday. Which nursing action indicates accurate understanding of adolescent parenting concepts?

1. The client's mother is included in all discussions and demonstrations.
2. The father of the baby is encouraged to change a diaper and give a bottle.
3. The nurse explains the characteristics and cues of the baby during the assessment.
4. A discussion on contraceptive methods is the first topic of teaching.

Zebsrer · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation:
1. Decreased food intake would increase the chance of hypoglycemia.
2. Increased dose of insulin would cause hypoglycemia. Exercise causes insulin to be used more efficiently by the body, so an increase in insulin would not be needed.
3. An increase in physical activity requires an increase in caloric intake to prevent hypoglycemia.
4. A decreased dose of insulin would not allow the sugar to enter the cells where it is needed during exercise.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation:
1. Although the parents of adolescents are often involved with child care and childrearing, this action is only appropriate if the client desires to have her mother present for teaching and discussions.
2. Involvement of the father is important, but having the mother learn more about her new baby and what the behavior cues are is a higher priority.
3. This helps the client learn about her baby and understand the baby as an individual, and facilitates maternalinfant attachment. This is the highest priority.
4. Adolescents are statistically more likely to have another child during their adolescence, but establishing a rapport and facilitating understanding of and attachment to the newborn is a higher priority.