A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has the flu and calls the nurse asking what to do. The best advice by the nurse would be:
1. "You should be hospitalized whenever you have the flu, in case it affects your diabetes."
2. "You should increase your insulin dose for 5 days, then return to the prescribed dose."
3. "Measure your blood sugar and urinary ketones every 2-4 hours while you are sick."
4. "You should not take any insulin until you are well again."
Answer: 3
1. Hospitalization might not be necessary.
2. Insulin should be taken as usual.
3. Illness increases blood glucose levels, and they need to be monitored closely.
4. Insulin should be taken as usual.
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