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In children suspected to have a diagnosis of diabetes, which one of the following complaints would be most likely to prompt parents to take their school-age child for evaluation?
Polyphagia
Dehydration
Bedwetting
Weight loss
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Elana D. answered • 09/05/24
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Correct Answer: C. Bedwetting One of the first symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children is bedwetting. Bedwetting in a school-age child is readily detected by the parents.
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Rebecca F.
What is the patient's age population? School aged. What is the age range for a school-aged child? 6-12 What are the most common signs of diabetes? Symptoms of hyperglycemia- increased thirst (polydipsia), increased weight loss, increased/frequent urination, sweating (diaphoresis), confusion, etc... Go back to the answer options. Do you see any of the diabetic symptoms? yes Which ones? Increased weight loss, dehydration, bedwetting What is the age range of the patient? 6-12 Why is this important? Answer- what would generally be abnormal out of the answer options to occur in children ages 6-12? Bedwetting Rationale Newborn to toddler- wears diapers, pull-ups, potty training, accidental bed-wetting School-aged children- should be potty trained including while asleep. Also, define polyphagia- increased hunger dehydration- missing any signs and symptoms - umbrella term, would require more information from the parent weight loss- school-aged children 6-12 become more active- weight loss anticipated; also weight loss amount not defined Rationale- The most credible answer option is bedwetting- needs no further explanation; can stand alone Be sure to always ask the who, what, when, where, why, and how of Q&As. Be sure to break down the answer options- know what each answer option means Be sure to only answer what the question is asking If you have to add more to the answer options or the question to get the question and answer to align then your answer option is incorrect. Remember every answer option is always correct incorrect or partially correct/incorrect What you want is the answer option that is correct. Also, each answer option may be correct. You want to choose the BEST answer option.09/05/24