140. A 8-year-old child with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is learning about sick day management. What critical situational advice should the nurse provide regarding insulin and blood glucose monitoring?
A.
Stop insulin and avoid monitoring.
B.
Continue insulin (do not omit doses), monitor blood glucose and ketones frequently, and ensure adequate fluid intake.
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C.
Increase food intake significantly.
D.
Rely only on oral medications.
📖 Additional Information
Stop insulin and avoid monitoring.
Continue insulin (do not omit doses), monitor blood glucose and ketones frequently, and ensure adequate fluid intake.
