The nurse is discussing insulin shock with parents of a child ...

[Pea0909berry]

The nurse is discussing insulin shock with parents of a child recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. What will the nurse respond when the parents ask why children are more prone to insulin reactions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The condition is more unstable in children.
  b. Parents are often noncompliant.
  c. The activities are irregular.
  d. They are still growing.
  e. Sleep patterns are not established.

Question 2

What does the nurse remind the adolescent with diabetes that soluble fiber in the diet can reduce? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Blood glucose
  b. Serum cholesterol
  c. Incidence of infections
  d. Absorption of sugar
  e. Insulin requirements

[flexer1n1]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
Children are more prone to insulin reactions than adults because of the following: the condition itself is more unstable in young people; they are growing; their activities are more irregular.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Soluble fiber can reduce blood glucose, serum cholesterol, absorption of sugar, and insulin requirements. It has no effect on infections.