A 7-year-old child is diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The child and parents are being taught what should occur if the child presents with signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which statement made by the parents would indicate an understanding of the teaching? * 1. “It is important to decrease the amount of long-acting insulin.” 2. “It is important for the child to rest in bed until the symptoms subside.” 3. “It is important to increase activity prior to insulin administration.” 4. “It is important for the child to eat 4–6 Lifesavers candies or drink orange juice.”
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