A diabetic client maintains glucose control with the use of long-acting and short-acting insulin. Which nursing instruction would be considered a priority teaching issue for this client?
A) Mix short-acting and long-acting insulin.
B) Monitor blood glucose levels immediately following injection.
C) Use stomach for nighttime injections.
D) If using Lantus or Levemir, give in separate syringe.
D
Feedback:
Long-acting insulin (Lantus and Levemir) cannot be mixed with other insulin in the same syringe. Blood glucose levels should be monitored prior to giving insulin and any time symptoms present. The thighs are the preferred site for slower absorption of nighttime insulin dose.
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