After a bout of acute pancreatitis, a client requires insulin injections to control blood glucose. The nurse has instructed the client on these procedures but the client is still having trouble understanding how to draw up the insulin
Who would be the best to teach the client? a. client's primary physician c. another pancreatitis client
b. diabetic educator d. another floor nurse
B
If the client requires insulin injections to control blood glucose, the client and family are instructed on the procedures for insulin injections and blood glucose self monitoring. Provide a log (notebook) and demonstrate to them how to record glucose levels and insulin dosages. Diet instructions may be needed. Involve the diabetic educator and dietician to assist with teaching and hyperglycemic management. Encourage the client to seek ongoing diabetic teaching after discharge and refer for additional counseling as needed.
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