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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Pediatrics (Doc)

   

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Paediatric care for type 1 diabetes mellitus 1PAEDIATRIC CARE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUSBy (Name)CourseInstructor’s NameInstitutional AffiliationThe City and StateThe Date

Paediatric care for type 1 diabetes mellitus 2PAEDIATRIC CARE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUSTo create a trusting relationship between the parties, the nurse must sensitize the responsibility of the family member in helping Rohan with his medication. Having diagnosedRohan with 1 diabetes mellitus, it is vital to ensure an appropriate care that will help in monitoring and regulating the level of blood sugar. This is because of the random changes that come as a result of the disease.The care needs of Rohan should include;Provision of emotional support to help him cop up with the depression that may come along with the disease. Research studies indicate that diabetes can be stressful to both the child and the family members which may result into family dysfunctions. The caregiver should emphasize anxiety distraction, for example, singing favorite songs, watching TV and other activities that may attract pleasure. The health team should demonstrate a high level of emotional support to Rohan and the family. This could be done by organizing a meeting with the household members, emphasizing parental care and guidance for the child to help improve the working and social relationship (American Diabetes Association, 2013, p.S10)Right nutritional balance. Administering the right nutritional balance can help in controlling type 1 diabetes. This should focus on controlling the level of carbohydrates consumed by the child and managing the child’s weight. This, therefore, implies that nutritional plan for Rohan should be drafted and reviewed periodically to monitor the changes in blood sugar. Cases may come of eating disorders, but the caregiver should always encourage Rohan to follow the nutritional plan. More food should also be availed. However, this should be accompanied by more exercise as Routine controlled Exercise, Rohan needs to have at least an hour of aerobic exercise daily that should be accompanied by muscle and bone fitness exercise at least four

Paediatric care for type 1 diabetes mellitus 3times in a week. The process of doing the exercise, the child’s insulin level may change implying that any form of exercise should be accompanied by the regular checks to monitor insulin needs. The primary purpose of doing the exercise is to improve on glucose utilization which as a result, lowers its concentration in the blood. Most importantly, exercise should notbe used as the main control, however as a way of promoting physical health growth.The priorities for nursing care of children suffering from diabetes.Plan of care. The nurse and the family of Rohan should be able to consider a plan of care upon diagnosing him with type 1 diabetes. The nurse should consider the admission history background and information of the child to develop the most relevant and applicable form of care for the child/ infant. However, in the plan, the nurse should demonstrate a high degree of adherence support.Patient and family centred communication. The nursing care personnel should consider creating an effective and friendly relation to the patient and the family as well. This is important because the nurse will be able to obtain the relevant information concerning the patient with a lot of ease. A good relationship between the nurse and the family also helps the child to develop the confidence of expressing their problems. As demonstrated in family-centred treatment, better results are expected when there is collaboration of the child, parents and the nurse (Handelsman et al p.287)Pain assessment and management. The nursing personnel should be able to ascertain the type of pain Rohan undergoes. This will be a base of treatment is going through in relation to the painhistory and seeking possible strategies of reducing/ cooling down the pain. Some of the pain assessment criteria that can be used by the nurses may include; behavioural manifestation, past experience as explained by the family members, physiologic parameters, and the use of environment factorsApplication and synthesis

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