Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Practice
A client is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which instruction about insulin administration should the nurse emphasize?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is to only use insulin pens. This is because insulin pens provide a convenient and accurate way to administer insulin. Rotating injection sites is important to prevent tissue damage and promote consistent insulin absorption, making choice A incorrect. Injecting insulin into the same site can lead to lipodystrophy and is not recommended, making choice B incorrect. Mixing different types of insulin in the same syringe can alter their action profiles and is generally not recommended, making choice D incorrect.