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문제
A 10-year-old child with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus is being prepared for discharge. The child's parents express concern about managing hypoglycemic episodes at home. Which nursing intervention should be prioritized to ensure the family's readiness for home management?
1Provide written instructions about when to contact the healthcare provider for blood glucose reading
2Demonstrate proper insulin injection technique and rotation of injection sites
3Teach the family to recognize early signs of hypoglycemia and administer appropriate treatment including glucagon if needed.✓ 정답
4Educate about the importance of regular meal timing and carbohydrate counting
해설
Teaching hypoglycemia recognition and emergency treatment is the priority for safe discharge, as hypoglycemia is an immediate life-threatening complication in pediatric type 1 diabetes. Other interventions are important but secondary to managing acute hypoglycemic episodes.