A pt asks the nurse how insulin injection site rotation should be accomplished. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "rotation within one site is preferred to avoid changes in insulin absorption"
b. "change rotation sites after a week or two to avoid lipohypertrophy"
c. "rotation from site to site each day is best for the best insulin absorption"
d. "always rotate insulin injection sites within 4-5 inches from the umbilicus"
Answer: a. "rotation within one site is preferred to avoid changes in insulin absorption"
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