The client who is self-injecting insulin was advised by the nurse to rotate injection sites because:
1. it reduces the danger of nerve damage and decreases absorption.
2. it reduces the chance of infection and increases absorption.
3. insulin can reach all parts of the body and be used more efficiently.
4. it reduces irritation to the tissues and increases absorption.
Answer: 4
1. Nerve damage and infection are not related to rotation.
2. Nerve damage and infection are not related to rotation.
3. Site selection affects rate of absorption; insulin will reach all body parts eventually.
4. If the same injection sites are used repeatedly, lipodystrophy and lipoatrophy of the tissue can result, which will alter insulin absorption.
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