The nurse is teaching a group of patients about management of diabetes. Which statement about basal dosing is correct?
a. "Basal dosing delivers a constant dose of insulin."
b. "With basal dosing, you can eat what you want and then give yourself a dose of insulin."
c. "Glargine insulin is given as a bolus with meals."
d. "Basal-bolus dosing is the traditional method of managing blood glucose levels."
ANS: A
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