A parent has called the school nurse's office to discuss her daughter's new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The parent is inquiring about what role the nurse will play in managing her care while the girl is in school. How does the nurse respond?
A. "As a nurse, I can help her if she becomes ill in class, but I can't help her manage her diabetes."
B. "I can help her adjust her insulin dosing as needed to ensure that she stays at a proper blood glucose level."
C. "I will help regulate her diet so that she doesn't consume too much sugar."
D. "I can help administer the prescribed insulin dose, perform blood glucose testing, and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia."
ANS: D
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