An adolescent has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and is on dietary restrictions and daily insulin. The nurse is teaching the adolescent's family members about the disease and treatment
The nurse will warn the family that the adolescent, upon returning to school, may: 1. Recognize that there is no difference between her and her classmates.
2. Not experience social stigma.
3. Acknowledge her condition to her classmates.
4. Not adhere to dietary recommendations.
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Rationale 1: Adolescents might recognize differences between themselves and others, such as appearance, abilities, and social skills, for the first time.
Rationale 2: Adolescents might experience social stigma when their classmates find out about a health condition.
Rationale 3: Adolescents will attempt to hide their health conditions from their classmates.
Rationale 4: Adolescents have poorer eating habits than all other age groups, and adolescents with diabetes may not adhere to necessary dietary restrictions.
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