Which of these statements about school-age children with type 1 diabetes is TRUE?
a. They should be encouraged to learn to give their own injections.
b. They should be monitored closely by caregivers and teachers at all times.
c. They should learn the signs of hyperglycemia and when to test their blood sugar.
d. They should adhere to the strict diet requirements of their disease to reduce insulin dependence.
A
Nursing interventions for the school-age children with type 1 diabetes include teaching the child to participate actively in his or her care, such as learning to perform his or her own insulin injections and glucose testing.
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A) True B) False
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