Admission and discharge procedures
Admission and discharge procedures ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is discharging a 5-year-old child who has diabetes mellitus from a pediatric unit. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
This statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows adherence to the recommended blood glucose monitoring schedule.
This statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows adherence to the prescribed insulin regimen.
This statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows awareness of how to treat hypoglycemia.
This statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching, as it shows a lack of understanding of the importance of dietary management for diabetes mellitus. The child should follow a balanced and consistent carbohydrate diet that matches the insulin dose and activity level.
Choice A reason: This statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows adherence to the recommended blood glucose monitoring schedule.
Choice B reason: This statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows adherence to the prescribed insulin regimen.
Choice C reason: This statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows awareness of how to treat hypoglycemia.
Choice D reason: This statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching, as it shows a lack of understanding of the importance of dietary management for diabetes mellitus. The child should follow a balanced and consistent carbohydrate diet that matches the insulin dose and activity level.