Which action related to insulin administration should the nurse include in the teaching plan for an adolescent client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus to avoid the development of lipoatrophy?
1. Rotating injection sites
2. Checking blood sugars at mealtime and bedtime
3. Using a sliding scale for additional coverage
4. Administration of insulin via insulin pump
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Explanation:
1. Lipoatrophy is caused by using the same insulin injection site.
2. Checking blood sugars does not influence lipoatrophy.
3. A sliding scale does not influence lipoatrophy.
4. Insulin administration via pump does not influence lipoatrophy.
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