The nurse provides care to pediatric clients with chronic disease process. Which diagnoses does the nurse categorize as dependent on medications or special diets? Select all that apply
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Epilepsy
3. Celiac disease
4. Down syndrome
5. Traumatic brain injury
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. A child who is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is categorized as dependent on medications or special diets.
2. A child who is diagnosed with epilepsy is categorized as dependent on medications or special diets.
3. A child who is diagnosed with celiac disease is categorized as dependent on medications or special diets.
4. A child who is diagnosed with Down syndrome is categorized as having functional limitations.
5. A child who is diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury is categorized as having functional limitations.
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