Which of the following statements indicates a school-aged child with diagnosed Type-1 DM
NEEDS FURTHER teaching? - ✔✔"I should NOT take my Regular Insulin when I am sick"
-body requires more energy to fight the illness
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Which of the following statements indicates a school-aged child with diagnosed Type-1 DM
NEEDS FURTHER teaching? - ✔✔"I should NOT take my Regular Insulin when I am sick"
-body requires more energy to fight the illness
-child w/ Type-1 DM experiences HYPERglycemia during illness
-blood glucose levels are unpredictable during illness
-insulin dosage is regulated by testing blood glucose & urine ketone levels
-during sick a days a child should monitor BG levels more frequently & adjust insulin does as
needed
-DKA is associated with dehydration from vomiting & diarrhea
What is the focus of Type-1 DM? - ✔✔insulin replacement, diet, & exercise
What does rotation of insulin injection sites enhance? - ✔✔absorption
What does exercise do to Blood Sugar? - ✔✔-lowers BG levels
-aids in the utilization of good & a reduction of insulin requirements
What is Type-1 DM effect on the body? - ✔✔relies on self-admininsation of insulin everyday d/t
beta cells of pancreas producing little or NO insulin.Repeated insulin injections at the same site cause what? - ✔✔-harding of the skin
-weaker fatty SubQ
-damaged nerve endings
=preventing absorption
What is an appropriate measure that SHOULD be included in a Plan of Care for a pt who is
High-Risk for development of Pressure Ulcers - ✔✔using a draw sheet or lifting device to
prevent dragging the clients skin across bed linens which can cause abrasions
-do NOT use cornstarch or baby powered --> may abrade sensitive skin
-massaging over the bony prominences has NO preventive value & may traumatizes deep tissues
At what degrees should the head of the bed be kept to help minimize shearing forces? - ✔✔NO
higher than 30 degrees
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