Exam 31: The Child With a Metabolic Condition

What would be the most appropriate nursing response to a woman who says,"My sister had a child with Tay-Sachs disease,and I want to know if I could have a child with this condition"?

What does the nurse instruct a 12-year-old to do when teaching how to administer insulin?

Which food sources are high in soluble fiber? (Select all that apply. )

What is the function of an insulin pump?

Which comment made by a school-age child indicates that he needs more teaching about diabetes mellitus and exercise?

A child with diabetes mellitus is observed to have cold symptoms.What signs and symptoms will alert parents of the possibility of ketoacidosis? (Select all that apply. )

Why does the nurse instruct an 11-year-old diabetic child to use the side of the finger for blood testing?

What occurs as a result of an inadequate secretion of insulin?

The nurse discussed treatment of hypoglycemia with an adolescent.Which statement by the adolescent leads the nurse to determine the patient understood the instructions?

What condition does the nurse suspect when a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has hyperglycemia,diaphoresis,and headaches in the morning?

The nurse is preparing to administer a long-acting insulin.Which insulin is considered long acting?

Which general dietary measure should the nurse include in a teaching plan for the child with type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Which statement made by a 7-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus indicates a need for more teaching?