When teaching a client about how to prevent complications associated with use of an insulin pump, the nurse recognizes that best indicator of client understanding of the teaching is when she:
a. changes the needle insertion site every 48 hours.
b. wears the pump on a belt.
c. verbalizes the need to cleanse the needle insertion site with needle changes.
d. replaces the pump battery if two blood glucose levels of 110 mg/dL occur.
ANS: A
Feedback
A Correct: This is an excellent method of evaluating client understanding and this action shows client understanding.
B Incorrect: This is a true action, but is not related to preventing complications.
C Incorrect: Although important, this is not the best way to evaluate client understanding.
D Incorrect: The battery should be replaced for two consecutive readings of 240 mg/dL.
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