An 11-Year-Old Is Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 DM

question 30

Multiple Choice

An 11-year-old is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which classic symptoms should the nurse assess the patient for?

• A) Recurrent infections, visual changes, fatigue, and paresthesia
• B) Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weight loss
• C) Vomiting, abdominal pain, sweet, fruity breath, dehydration, and Kussmaul respirations
• D) Weakness, vomiting, hypotension, and mental confusion

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Definitions:

Respiratory Disorders

A wide range of conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange possible, including conditions like asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.

Agent-Host-Environment Model

A framework in epidemiology that describes how the interaction between an infectious agent, a susceptible host, and the environment can result in disease.

Respiratory Disorder

A term for any disease or condition that affects the lungs or breathing, such as asthma, COPD, or pneumonia.

Prone to Illness

A predisposition or increased susceptibility to becoming sick or contracting diseases.