Case Study Question 3 of 4 Jennifer is a 13-year-old girl wh…
Case Study Question 3 of 4 Jennifer is a 13-year-old girl who is the youngest child in the Taylor family. She has two older brothers who live at home and attend college in their hometown. Jennifer is in the eighth grade, is active in school sports, and maintains a B average. Her parents are both lawyers with full-time positions. Jennifer is described by her mother as being cheerful, honest, and personable. After a routine urinalysis, she was detected as having glycosuria and is admitted to the hospital for a workup for diabetes mellitus. After two days in the hospital, Jennifer and her family attend a teaching clinic to learn how to manage her condition at home. Some of the nutritional changes Jennifer will need to be aware of include: (Select all that apply)
Read DetailsA nurse is reviewing the blood sugar test results of a child…
A nurse is reviewing the blood sugar test results of a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes: Before meal: 84 mg/dL (4.66 mmol/l) 1 hour after meal: 160 mg/dL (8.88 mmol/l) 2 hours after meal: 189 mg/dL (9.99 mmol/l) Middle of the night: 102 mg/dL (5.11 mmol/l) Which result would lead the nurse to notify the health care provider?
Read DetailsA child on your floor has new onset Type I diabetes. She is…
A child on your floor has new onset Type I diabetes. She is started on insulin at the following doses: Mealtime dose: Administer 1 unit regular insulin for every 15 grams carbohydrates. Correction dose: If blood sugar is over 150 at mealtime, administer 0.5 units regular insulin for every 50 points over 150 in addition to mealtime dose. You go to check your patient’s blood sugar at lunchtime and it is 201. The child is going to have a grilled cheese sandwich, for a total of 30 grams carbohydrates. How much insulin will you administer to this patient?
Read Details