Problem
Instructions
Susan is an 8-year-old female child who has been brought to her pediatrician by her mother for a weight loss of 5 pounds over the past 2 months, despite increased food intake.
Subjective Data
Complains of thirst
Complains of hunger
Complains of frequent voiding
Objective Data
Today's weight: 25 kg
Weight from physical examination 6 months ago: 27.3 kg
Finger stick glucose: 325
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): 9.1%
Urinalysis (UA): glycosuria
pH: 7.34
Father diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 8 years of age
Task
• Will Susan require hospitalization?
• Susan plays after-school sports; will she have to stop these activities?
• What should the nurse do in this situation? Prioritize actions.