The nurse is planning care for a young school-age client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The child's mother appears unconcerned with the diagnosis and is complaining about the cost of medication, as three additional children in the family h
On which nursing diagnoses should the nurse focus when planning this client's care?
Select all that apply.
A) Chronic Pain
B) Knowledge Deficit
C) Ineffective Coping (Family)
D) Risk for Unstable Blood Glucose
E) Risk for Injury
Answer: B, C, D
Because the child is young school-age, the mother will need to learn how to provide the insulin injections; however, the mother is unconcerned with the diagnosis. This is a Knowledge Deficit. The mother's complaint about the cost of medication would cause the client to have a Risk for Unstable Blood Glucose, as it is unknown whether the mother is going to ensure the child has the required medication. The family has a total of four children and the mother is concerned with money for medication, as there are three additional children with needs. This could lead to Ineffective Family Coping. There is no evidence to support the diagnoses of Chronic Pain or Risk for Injury with this client.
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