Author Question: A 4-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus becomes angry and then lethargic. The parent should ... (Read 65 times)

dbose · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 4-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus becomes angry and then lethargic. The parent should be taught that a change in behavior may indicate hypoglycemia. True or false?

A) True
B) False

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed clonidine (Catapres). It is to be applied topically. During the patient teaching, the patient asks why it is given on the skin instead of taking a pill by mouth. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

A) The use of the medication on the skin will provide greater pain relief.
B) The use of the medication on the skin will decrease the risk of tachycardia.
C) The use of the medication on the skin will prevent migraine headaches.
D) The use of the medication on the skin will provide a longer effect.