What should the nurse include when teaching a client about insulin?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Rotate injection sites.
2. Recognize the signs of hypoglycemia.
3. Store insulin in the freezer.
4. Carry a readily available supply of sugar.
5. Wear a medic alert bracelet that explains the client has diabetes.
Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Injection sites should be rotated to prevent lipodystrophy.
Rationale 2: Clients should understand the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Rationale 3: Insulin should be stored at room temperature, not in the freezer.
Rationale 4: Diabetics should carry a readily available source of sugar.
Rationale 5: Clients should wear a medic alert bracelet identifying them as diabetics.
Global Rationale: Teaching should include rotating injections sites, recognizing signs of hypoglycemia, carrying a readily available source of sugar, and wearing a medical alert bracelet. Insulin should not be stored in the freezer.
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