Author Question: The nurse is providing education about possible complications from Type I diabetes. The nurse would ... (Read 42 times)

itsmyluck · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is providing education about possible complications from Type I diabetes. The nurse would include information about which of the following in the information provided:

a. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
b. Altered sensation the hands and feet
c. Rotation of injection sites
d. All of the above

Question 2

At what age can a child be trusted to self-identify for medication administration?

a. preschool c. adolescent
b. school-aged d. none

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

Answer to Question 1

D
All of the information listed is needed to help reduce the possibility of complications. The nurse would also include instruction about hyperglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

D

Feedback
A Incorrect. Infants and preverbal children are unable to self identify, young children may disavow their identity in an attempt to avoid an unpleasant experience.
B Incorrect. Young children may disavow their identity in an attempt to avoid an unpleasant experience.
C Incorrect. Adolescents may consider it fun to misidentify themselves to authority figures.
D Correct. The nurse should not expect the pediatric client to correctly self-identify.