A client with type 1 diabetes who has the flu calls the nurse asking what to do. The best advice by the nurse would be:
A)
"Measure your blood sugar and urinary ketones every two to four hours while you are sick."
B)
"You should not take any insulin until you are well again."
C)
"You should increase your insulin dose for five days, then return to the prescribed dose."
D)
"You should be hospitalized whenever you have the flu in case it affects your diabetes."
A
Explanation:
A)
Illness increases blood glucose levels and they need to monitored closely. Insulin should be taken as usual. Hospitalization may not be necessary.
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B)
Illness increases blood glucose levels and they need to monitored closely. Insulin should be taken as usual. Hospitalization may not be necessary.
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C)
Illness increases blood glucose levels and they need to monitored closely. Insulin should be taken as usual. Hospitalization may not be necessary.
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D)
Illness increases blood glucose levels and they need to monitored closely. Insulin should be taken as usual. Hospitalization may not be necessary.
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