The school nurse notes that a child diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus is experiencing an insulin reaction and is unable to eat or drink. Which actions would be the most appropriate for the school nurse to take at this time?
A) Request that someone call 911
B) Administer subcutaneous glucagon
C) Anticipate that the child will need intravenous glucose
D) Dissolve a piece of candy in the child's mouth
Question 2
The nurse is teaching a group of caregivers with children
who have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus about insulin shock. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) If my child's eats as much as her older brother eats she could have an insulin reaction.
B) He measures his own medication but we watch closely to make sure he gets the correct amount so he doesn't have an insulin reaction.
C) She monitors her glucose levels because when it goes too high she has an insulin reaction.
D) On the weekends we encourage him to participate in lots of sports activities and stay busy so he doesn't have an insulin reaction.
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