Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
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The nurse is teaching a client with type 1 diabetes about insulin administration. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
In type 1 diabetes, insulin requirements may change during illness, and skipping doses without medical guidance can lead to ketoacidosis. The other statements are correct: rotating sites prevents lipodystrophy, checking blood sugar guides dosing, and mixing insulins is allowed.