When instructing a new nurse on the client with diabetes, which response by the new nurse would indicate the need for further teaching:
a. This strength insulin is reserved for clients who take 200 or more units of insulin/day.
b. This strength insulin is more likely to cause lipodystrophy.
c. This is the strength insulin used in insulin pumps.
d. This usually is used only for clients with marked insulin resistance.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is true concerning U500 insulin.
B Correct: This is a complication related to rotation of insulin sites, not insulin strength. In addition, this is most commonly used in insulin pumps.
C Incorrect: This is true concerning U500 insulin.
D Incorrect: This is true concerning U500 insulin.
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