To empower caregivers of children to make decisions about their ...

[cookcarl]

To empower caregivers of children to make decisions about their child's care, the health care provider most needs to:
 
  a. assess family decision making in the past
  b. provide needed education and knowledge for the family
  c. tell the family they are in charge of decisions
  d. initially make difficult decisions and let the family make easier ones

Question 2

A school-age child is diagnosed with Type I diabetes. The following facts are true about Type I diabetes:
 
  a. Type I is more common in girls than in boys
  b. Type I is a partial or complete insulin deficiency
  c. Type I is linked to obesity
  d. Type I has a higher incidence in minority races

[Anton]

Answer to Question 1

B

Feedback
A Incorrect. Assessing previous or past family decision making may determine the effectiveness of the family in making choices, but it cannot inform them about choices they may face now or in the future.
B Correct. For a family or caregivers to be informed about decisions they face currently about their child's care, they must be informed and educated about the choices and the projected outcomes.
C Incorrect. Being in charge of decisions without knowing the options and choices does not inform the caregivers, only gives them the accountability.
D Incorrect. Empowering caregivers to make decisions includes all choices, both difficult and easy.

Answer to Question 2

B
Type I is about the same in girls and boys. Type II is linked to obesity and certain minority races. Type I occurs most often in Caucasians. Type I is characterized by a partial or complete insulin deficiency.