Diabetes Mellitus 1 (5-year-old girl)

Case Category - Pediatrics

Case Level - Advanced

Case Summary - Five-year-old female presents with her parent who reports that for the last two days she has been complaining of abdominal pain and hasn’t been acting like herself. This has been associated with nausea and vomiting.

Learning Objectives:

1. Utilize clinical assessment skills and review symptoms to determine chief complaint, severity, and aggravating factors, and give a diagnosis
2. Interpret assessment data and physical findings to prioritize interventions and deliver a course of treatment
3. Communicate effectively with team and patient/family