Problem: The NP dx an 8-year-old child with type 1 DM after routine urine screen is positive for glucose and negative for ketones and plasma glucose is 350 mg/dL. The child's weight is normal and the parents report a mild inc in thirst and urine OP in the past few days. Which course of action is correct? Need Assignment Help?
A. admit the child to the hospital for initial insulin management B. begin insulin & refer the child to a child's diabetes center C. Order fasting serum glucose and a dipstick UA in the morning D. Send the child to the ED for fluids and IV insulin