Which statement made by a 7-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus indicates a need for more teaching?
a. "My pancreas is sick and needs insulin until it is well."
b. "I will need to take my insulin every day."
c. "I need to keep a piece of candy in my pocket in case I start to feel shaky."
d. "My mom has to give me insulin shots twice a day."
ANS: A
The child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has an insulin deficiency and will require lifelong management of this disease. Insulin does not cure the pancreas.
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