An adolescent diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)is prescribed dietary restrictions and daily insulin injections.Which behavior does the nurse anticipate from the adolescent upon return to school?

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Adolescents may struggle with adherence to treatment plans due to a desire for normalcy, peer influence, and the challenge of managing a chronic condition like type 1 diabetes mellitus while trying to fit in with their peers. This can lead to poor adherence to dietary restrictions and insulin therapy.

An Adolescent Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM)is Prescribed