Answer to Question 1
C
Children with diabetes need to continue to exercise and play. The child can participate in PE. Extra sugar should be on hand in case of a hypoglycemic episode. Activity should be scheduled after meals, when blood glucose levels are the highest.
Answer to Question 2
D
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A Incorrect. The nurse administering liquid medication to children would not teach the caregivers to give the medicine at home using an ordinary teaspoon from the family kitchen.
B Incorrect. The nurse administering liquid medication to children would not teach the caregivers to give the medicine at home using kitchen measuring spoons.
C Incorrect. The nurse administering liquid medication to children would not teach the caregivers to give the medicine at home using a kitchen tablespoon.
D Correct. Teach caregivers about acceptable measuring devices for liquid medications, for example, oral syringes, measured medicine spoons, or medicine droppers calibrated for a specific medication.
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