The nurse has finished teaching a client with diabetes mellitus how to administer insulin. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "I should only use a calibrated insulin syringe for the injections."
2. "I should check my blood sugar immediately prior to the administration."
3. "I should use the abdominal area only for insulin injections."
4. "I should provide direct pressure over the site following the injection."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: To ensure the correct insulin dose, a calibrated insulin syringe must be used.
Rationale 2: There is no need to check blood glucose immediately prior to the injection.
Rationale 3: Insulin injections should also be rotated to the arm and thigh, not just the abdominal area.
Rationale 4: There is no need to apply direct pressure over the site following an insulin injection.
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