The general dietary measure the nurse will include in a teaching plan for the child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is:
a. Control the intake of carbohydrates, and consume fewer calories
b. Focus on complex carbohydrates, and eat foods high in fiber
c. Calories must come from proteins and fats
d. Eat a diet low in fat and low in complex carbohydrates
B
The nutritional needs of a child with diabetes mellitus are essentially the same as those of the nondiabetic child, with the exception of the elimination of concentrated carbohydrates such as sugar. Fiber has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels.
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1. Toddlers play "side by side," while preschoolers play cooperatively. 2. Toddlers play cooperatively, while preschoolers play interactive games. 3. Toddlers play house and imitate adult roles, while preschoolers become the "mom or dad" while playing house. 4. There are no differences between toddlers and preschoolers because both play cooperatively.
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a. Tylenol b. Ibuprofen c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin E
The informatics nurse is assisting a large physician practice with obtaining health information on patients who reside in different states. Which would enhance the nurse's ability to obtain this information?
A) Encryption B) Sustainability C) Authentication D) Interoperability