Assessment of a Patient Nursing Practice Question
A 10-year-old child has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. What instruction should the nurse provide concerning the monitoring of the child's insulin needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most children 9 years old or older can understand the principles of monitoring their own insulin requirements. They are usually responsible enough to determine the appropriate intervention needed to maintain their health. Parents, friends, and family cannot always be available. The school teacher should not be expected to take responsibility for health care interventions.