A pt with type 2 DM, usually controlled with a second-generation sulfonylurea, develops a urinary tract infection, the pt must be treated with insulin. What additional information about this treatment does the nurse relay to the pt?
a. the sulfonylurea must be discontinued and insulin taken until the infection clears
b. insulin will now be necessary to control the pt's diabetes for life
c. the sulfonylurea dose must be reduced until the infection clears
d. the insulin is necessary to supplement the second-generation sulfonylurea until the infeciton clears.
Answer: d. the insulin is necessary to supplement the second-generation sulfonylurea until the infeciton clears.
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