A multidisciplinary conference has concluded that focused on the care needs of an older school-age client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. On which areas should the team focus care to improve this client's long-term prognosis?
Select all that apply.
A) Weaning off oral medications
B) Food intake based on age, sex, and physical activity
C) Obtaining adequate rest and sleep
D) Physical activity to be at least 30-60 minutes per day most days of the week
E) Family participation in the lifestyle change
Answer: B, D, E
The child with type 2 diabetes mellitus will most likely be treated with oral hypoglycemic agents. Weaning off of these medications will not improve the client's long-term prognosis. The child with type 2 diabetes mellitus does not have a need for adequate rest and sleep to improve the long-term prognosis. Plans to improve the client's long-term prognosis should focus on food intake that is based on the client's age, sex, and physical activity, obtaining the required physical activity that is recommended for most days of the week, and family support to comply with lifestyle changes that the client needs.
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