a nurse is administering an injection of insulin to a 5-year-old who has type i diabetes. which statement by the nurse would take into consideration this child’s developmental level?

Answer

The nurse may take into consideration the child's developmental level and make statements such as, "Let's play a game where we give insulin to your toy first and then we can give insulin to you" or "Do you want to pick where we give you your insulin shot?"

Q: What are some developmental considerations for administering insulin to a 5-year-old with type I diabetes? A: -Use simple language that the child can understand -Demonstrate the injection on a doll or stuffed animal -Involve the child in the process, such as having them choose the injection site or hold the syringe (with supervision) -Provide praise and positive reinforcement for cooperation or successful injections.
Q: What statement would the nurse make to take these considerations into account? A: "Let's play a game where we give insulin to your toy first and then we can give insulin to you" or "Do you want to pick where we give you your insulin shot?"
Q: What is the final answer? A: The nurse may take into consideration the child's developmental level and make statements such as, "Let's play a game where we give insulin to your toy first and then we can give insulin to you" or "Do you want to pick where we give you your insulin shot?"