The school nurse completes an assessment of a school-age client to determine the services this child will need in the classroom. The client is a newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus
Based on this information, which special healthcare need category is the most appropriate?
1. Dependent on medication or special diet
2. Dependent on medical technology
3. Increase use of healthcare services
4. Functional limitations
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: A child recently diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus with no other medical diagnoses would be placed in the dependent on medication or special diet category. The other categories of care are not appropriate for this client.
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