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Nursing Care of School-Age Children

A nurse is planning a teaching program for a child who has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. What is the nurse’s first concern relating to the child and parents?

ExplanationA. Helping families understand their feelings about diabetes is essential in assisting them to develop positive attitudes; these attitudes will motivate them to achieve optimal control of the disease and promote a healthy lifestyle for the child. B. The child should participate in age-appropriate activities; adequate exercise is an important part of the treatment regimen for children who have diabetes. C. This is important; however, if feelings are not addressed first, compliance with glucose monitoring is less likely. Also, the age and developmental level of the child must be considered before teaching can begin. D. This is important; however, if feelings are not addressed first, compliance with insulin administration is less likely. Also, the age and developmental level of the child must be considered before teaching can begin.