Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Test the urine for ketones.
Rationale:
💉 During illness, stress hormones can cause hyperglycemia and ketosis, even if food intake is reduced.
💉 Urine ketone testing helps detect diabetic ketoacidosis early—a dangerous complication in type 1 diabetes.
💉 Insulin should never be withheld during illness, and hydration should be maintained, not limited.
💉 The provider should be notified for persistent hyperglycemia, especially with ketones or altered mental status.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4