A 10-year-old child with Type I diabetes was released from the hospital on insulin. A few days later, the parents notice that the child's blood glucose levels are much lower. The physician lowers the dose of insulin
The nurse explains that this is happening because: a. The diabetes is resolving
b. The patient has entered a "honeymoon" phase
c. The child did not have diabetes
d. The child has Type II diabetes
B
Often after initial diagnosis and treatment, a child will enter a "honeymoon" phase, where blood glucose levels will rebound and the patient's insulin dose can be decreased. The patient and family should be warned that this is a temporary phase and be instructed on signs and symptoms of the worsening of the disease. Diabetes cannot be cured and does not resolve.
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