An LPN works with a client with pancreatic cancer who underwent a partial pancreatectomy two months earlier. The client now wears an insulin pump. The LPN bases care on which of the following facts?

A. The pump utilizes long-acting and short-acting insulin.
B. The pump can deliver a base rate of insulin continuously.
C. The pump can be programmed to provide extra insulin as needed.
D. The pump is instilled inside the client's body with a small catheter that feeds into a large blood vessel.
E. Drug delivery is provided via a small subcutaneous needle.
F. The client will also need to take pancrelipase (Creon) with meals.


B,C,E,F

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