Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching an 8-year-old with diabetes and her parents about managing diabetes during illness. The nurse determines the parents understand the instruction when they indicate that, when the child is ill, they will provide:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Illness increases insulin resistance, often requiring more insulin to manage elevated blood glucose. Calorie, protein, or fat adjustments are secondary to insulin needs.