Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitusA nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Obtain an influenza vaccine annually. Adolescents with type 1 diabetes are at higher risk for complications from infections like the flu. Annual influenza vaccination is important to prevent illness and maintain overall health. Choice A is incorrect as glyburide is not used in type 1 diabetes. Choice C is incorrect because glucagon is used for severe hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia. Choice D is incorrect because insulin should be injected in the subcutaneous tissue, not the deltoid muscle.