The Statement Made by a 7-Year-Old Child with Diabetes Mellitus

question 23

Multiple Choice

The statement made by a 7-year-old child with diabetes mellitus that indicates a need for more teaching is:

• A) "My pancreas is sick and needs insulin until it gets better."
• B) "I will need to take my insulin every day."
• C) "I need to keep a piece of candy in my pocket in case I start to feel shaky."
• D) "My mom has to give me insulin shots twice a day."

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