The nurse is developing a plan of care for a 12-year-old admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis secondary to type I diabetes mellitus whose parents have been monitoring blood glucose levels four times a day
The nurse develops which of the following goals for this client? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client's mother will explain how to balance appropriate nutritional intake with activity levels.
2. The client will demonstrate accurate glucose measurement by time of discharge.
3. The client will make appropriate food choices for all meals prior to discharge.
4. The client's father will explain the importance of lowering expectations regarding the client's athletic activity.
5. The client will inform the parents when symptoms of hypoglycemia are experienced.
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Rationale: The 12-year-old child is becoming increasingly independent, eating meals at school and with friends, and it is important for him to become more autonomous and independent in controlling his disease and making appropriate food choices. The child may be as active as he desires so long as he balances nutrition and insulin administration with activity levels.
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