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What is the most common type of diabetes in children?
What is the most common type of diabetes in children?
What is believed to play a role in the cause of diabetes?
What is believed to play a role in the cause of diabetes?
At what age is type 2 diabetes more common?
At what age is type 2 diabetes more common?
What is becoming increasingly prevalent in childhood?
What is becoming increasingly prevalent in childhood?
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What is explored in this case study?
What is explored in this case study?
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What is described in this case study from the perspectives of the child and mother?
What is described in this case study from the perspectives of the child and mother?
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What is the main concern of type 1 diabetes?
What is the main concern of type 1 diabetes?
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What is the significance of case studies in pediatric diabetes?
What is the significance of case studies in pediatric diabetes?
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What is the goal of the NANDA nursing diagnosis in the case study?
What is the goal of the NANDA nursing diagnosis in the case study?
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What is the outcome of the case study?
What is the outcome of the case study?
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What is the purpose of using Night's theory of working models and key concepts?
What is the purpose of using Night's theory of working models and key concepts?
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What is the expected trend in the incidence of type 1 diabetes among children?
What is the expected trend in the incidence of type 1 diabetes among children?
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Study Notes
Diabetes Overview
- Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that affects children, with type 1 diabetes being the most common.
- The cause of diabetes is unknown, but genetics and environmental factors like viruses are believed to play a role.
Types of Diabetes
- There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
- Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, while type 2 diabetes is more common in older people and certain ethnic groups (African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, and Hispanics/Latinos).
- Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent in childhood, leading to obesity among children.
Impact of Diabetes
- Diabetes can cause impairment or further health problems if left untreated.
- Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease that requires continual treatment to prevent further health issues.
- The incidence of type 1 diabetes among children continues to rise, with an estimated double-digit increase over the next decade.
Case Study
- The case study describes the care of a six-year-old girl with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and her mother during the acute stage.
- The study explores factors that led to the child's and mother's presentation at a rural emergency department, including sociodemographic, cultural, and experiential factors.
- The treatment is described from the perspectives of the child and mother, and issues of hospitalization, family care, healthcare delivery, and required follow-up are explored.
Importance of Nursing Care
- School nurses should provide more support and information education to diabetic children.
- Nursing care is essential in improving a patient's health status and promoting a sense of normalcy in their life.
- The case study demonstrates the efficacy of various nursing theories and models in better caring for patients with type 1 diabetes.
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Description
Test your knowledge about diabetes, its effects on children, and its types. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Get ready to understand this chronic disease better!
