151. A 10-year-old child with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is reluctant to check blood glucose. What critical situational nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A.
Forcing the child to check.
B.
Involving the child in the process, using positive reinforcement, making it a routine, and explaining the importance in an age-appropriate way.
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C.
Telling the child it's a punishment.
D.
Allowing the child to skip checks.
📖 Additional Information
Forcing the child to check.
Involving the child in the process, using positive reinforcement, making it a routine, and explaining the importance in an age-appropriate way.
