After the nurse instructs a client prescribed insulin glargine about her insulin, which comment by the client indicates to the nurse that further teaching is needed?
a. "This is a long-acting insulin that I inject subcutaneously."
b. "This insulin doesn't have a peak, so it won't cause hypoglycemia."
c. "I only need to inject this insulin once a day."
d. "I can't mix any other insulin with insulin glargine."
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
B Correct: Although not occurring as often as with regular or NPH insulin, hypoglycemia is an adverse effect of glargine.
C Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
D Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
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