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15
Min
Endocrine
Pediatrics
Outpatient

Type I Diabetes Mellitus

Participants conduct a focused assessment of a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus, prioritize interventions for glucose levels, offer age-appropriate care, and use therapeutic communication.

Lucas is a 6-year-old male who arrived in the school nurse's office a few minutes ago.

Learning Objectives

1. Conduct a focused assessment of a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus2. Prioritize and implement nursing interventions for a child with abnormal blood glucose levels3. Provide developmentally appropriate nursing care to the pediatric patient4. Employ therapeutic communication to support the pediatric patient and family

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