Endocrine
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Nursing Note – 1430 A 4-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit after the parent reports the child has had three episodes of bed-wetting in one week despite being previously toilet-trained, along with increased thirst and fatigue. The nurse notes the child appears lethargic and has dry mucous membranes. Fingerstick blood glucose is 420 mg/dL. Urinalysis reveals glucosuria and ketonuria. The nurse interprets these findings as consistent with {{blank_1}}. The nurse anticipates the provider will order {{blank_2}} as the initial priority intervention. The nurse should monitor the child closely for {{blank_3}} as a potential complication of treatment.

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