Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is educating a client about self-administering regular insulin. The nurse understands that the injection of insulin can cause lipohypertrophy. What should be included in the nurse's education to prevent lipohypertrophy?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Correct Answer: A: Instruct the client to rotate injection sites.
Rationale: Rotating injection sites prevents lipohypertrophy, a condition where fat builds up at the injection site, affecting insulin absorption. Rotating ensures consistent absorption and reduces the risk of complications.
Summary:
B: Instructing the client to perform injections at the same location every time increases the risk of lipohypertrophy.
C: Administering an additional dose if needed may lead to overdose and hypoglycemia.
D: Taking insulin orally is not an appropriate alternative to injection and can be dangerous.
Rationale: Rotating injection sites prevents lipohypertrophy, a condition where fat builds up at the injection site, affecting insulin absorption. Rotating ensures consistent absorption and reduces the risk of complications.
Summary:
B: Instructing the client to perform injections at the same location every time increases the risk of lipohypertrophy.
C: Administering an additional dose if needed may lead to overdose and hypoglycemia.
D: Taking insulin orally is not an appropriate alternative to injection and can be dangerous.