Child with new onset of polyuria and polydipsia

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A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child with new onset of polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. What is the next action by the nurse? Order the lab to collect a random glucose test and glycated hemoglobin level. Perform a complete assessment, and notify the healthcare provider of the findings. Check the client's blood glucose, and consult a dietitian regarding a diabetic diet. Ask the parents about a family history of type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

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