A nurse is teaching a school-age child and their parents about managing diabetes mellitus during illness. The nurse should determine that the teaching has been effective when the parents indicate that they will provide which of the following when the child is ill?

A. Decreased calories: Calorie needs may vary, but withholding calories can lead to hypoglycemia. B. Increased fluids Illness increases the risk for dehydration and hyperglycemia. Increased fluid intake helps prevent dehydration and aids in clearing ketones. C. Blood glucose monitoring every 8 hrs.: Blood glucose should be checked more frequently—every 3 to 4 hours—not every 8 hours. D. Urine testing for leukocytes: Urine ketone testing (not leukocytes) is needed during illness in diabetics.