The nurse is teaching an older client how to self-administer insulin. Which of the following would be most helpful to the client who is having difficulty drawing up the correct dosage of insulin in the syringe?

Question

A) Syringe magnifier
B) Insulin pen
C) Jet injector
D) Insulin pump

Answer 1

A
Feedback:
A magnifier that fits over the syringe may be used for clients who experience difficulty in preparing insulin for injection, especially older clients. The device is easy to use and relatively inexpensive. An insulin pen, although preloaded, requires the client to select the number of units for injection by dialing in the dose, which may be difficult for the older client to manipulate or see. A jet injector may be helpful, but this device is often expensive; the older client may not be able to afford it. An insulin pump, although advantageous, requires frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels, which may or may be appropriate for the older client.