Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about insulin injections with a client who is newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitusA nurse is reinforcing teaching about insulin injections with a client who is newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus. What information should the nurse include about site selection?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Rotating the injection site is important to prevent lipodystrophy, a condition that causes abnormal fat deposits at the injection site. It also helps to keep insulin levels consistent.