Formulate a Discharge Plan on a 3- year-old male child diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1. his take-home instructions include administration of regular insulin ( 3 units before meals SC ) and monitoring of blood glucose 3x a day. the parents are anxious about the administration of insulin and don't know how they are going to manage their child at home. as the nurse in charge, what you should include in the discharge planning? make a list of the things you need to instruct the parents and how they should be done.

Formulate a Discharge Plan on a 3- year-old male child diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1. his take-home instructions include administration of regular insulin ( 3 units before meals SC ) and monitoring of blood glucose 3x a day. the parents are anxious about the administration of insulin and don't know how they are going to manage their child at home. as the nurse in charge, what you should include in the discharge planning? make a list of the things you need to instruct the parents and how they should be done.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter33: Nutrition In Health And Disease

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