The school nurse has noticed an increase in the number of children in the school being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Which changes could the nurse implement at school to help reduce students' risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Increase the amount of daily physical activity.
2. Meet with all parents and explain the risk that is associated with obesity.
3. Test each child's urine monthly.
4. Teach the parents to avoid administering aspirin to their children.
5. Work with the cafeteria to decrease the amount of fat in the foods served.
1,2,5
Rationale 1: Increased physical activity will decrease a child's risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Rationale 2: Obese children have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Working with the parents, the nurse can reduce the obesity in the school.
Rationale 3: Testing urine will not decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, although it may lead to earlier diagnosis of the disease.
Rationale 4: Aspirin administration is not related to type 2 diabetes.
Rationale 5: A diet high in fat is associated with type 2 diabetes.
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