Managing Diabetes in Children

Jake is more susceptible to infections due to the frequent insulin injections.

The nurse's office is not adequately sanitized to prevent the spread of illnesses.

Jake's immune system is compromised due to his diabetes management.

Jake's visits to the nurse's office increase his risk of contracting an illness from his peers. (correct)

To provide instructions to the school nurse on how to administer insulin to Jake.

To track the carbohydrate content of Jake's lunch for his diabetes management. (correct)

To remind Jake to check his blood sugar before eating his lunch.

To help Jake calculate his insulin dosage for his lunchtime meal.

He administers an insulin bolus or correction using his insulin pump. (correct)

He is sent home from school due to the risk of ketoacidosis.

He drinks water and checks his urine for ketones.

He eats or drinks a fast-acting sugar to raise his blood sugar.

<p>He has to visit the nurse's office frequently to manage his diabetes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure Jake's blood sugar does not drop dangerously low while he is sleeping.</p> Signup and view all the answers