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The child enjoys outdoor activities and sports. The parents express concern about the child continuing these activities. The best response would be:
 
  a. Children with diabetes must limit activity
  b. The child cannot participate in PE
  c. Extra sugar should be available in case of hypoglycemia
  d. Activity should be scheduled to take place before meals

Question 2

The nurse administering liquid medication to children would teach the caregivers to give the medicine at home using which of the following utensils?
 
  a. an ordinary teaspoon from the family kitchen
  b. kitchen measuring spoons
  c. a kitchen tablespoon
  d. a calibrated medication spoon, dropper, or syringe



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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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