The diabetic nurse educator is teaching a class for newly diagnosed diabetics and their families. In this class, the educator is teaching about "sick day rules." What guideline applies to periods of illness in a diabetic patient?
A) Do not eliminate insulin when nauseated and vomiting.
B) Seek care for glucose levels >150 mg/dL.
C) Eat three meals a day.
D) If nauseated, do not eat solid foods.
A
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