Type 1 diabetes,the most common childhood endocrine disease,presents challenges to the nurse in the areas of teaching,management,and adherence.Due to recent changes in health care delivery systems,meeting the needs of a type 1 diabetic child has become even more complicated.Unless the newly diagnosed child is in diabetic ketoacidosis,the child may not be hospitalized.Is this statement true or false?

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This statement is correct.Therefore the nurse must develop a plan of care that involves child and family education and supports them in either an inpatient or in outpatient setting.

Type 1 Diabetes,the Most Common Childhood Endocrine Disease,presents Challenges to the Nurse