Type 1 diabetes, the most common childhood endocrine disease, presents challenges to the nurse in the areas of teaching, management, and adherence
Due to recent changes in health care delivery systems, meeting the needs of a type 1 diabetic child has become even more complicated. Unless the newly diagnosed child is in diabetic ketoacidosis, the child may not be hospitalized. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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This statement is correct. Therefore the nurse must develop a plan of care that involves
child and family education and supports them in either an inpatient or in outpatient setting.
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