You are teaching basic information to a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic. What would the basic information include?
A) Traveling
B) "Sick day" kits
C) Surgery and stress
D) How to mix insulin
Ans: D
Feedback: Insulin injections are self-administered into the subcutaneous tissue with the use of special insulin syringes. Basic information includes explanations of the equipment, insulins, and syringes, and how to mix insulin. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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