An adolescent diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) is prescribed dietary restrictions and daily insulin injections. Which behavior does the nurse anticipate from the adolescent upon return to school?
1. Administering medication in front of peers
2. Teaching peers about the diagnosis
3. Acknowledging the condition to classmates
4. Exhibiting poor adherence to the prescribed treatment plan
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Explanation:
1. Most adolescents do not want to be seen as "different" by their peers; therefore, it is unlikely that the adolescent will administer the prescribed insulin in front of the peer group.
2. Most adolescents do not want to be seen as "different" by their peers; therefore, it is unlikely that the adolescent will teach his or her peers about the disease process.
3. Adolescents will attempt to hide their health conditions from their classmates.
4. Adolescents have poorer eating habits than all other age groups, and adolescents with diabetes may not adhere to necessary dietary restrictions.
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