Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which action should the nurse plan to include in the discharge teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Insulin glargine, a long-acting insulin, requires daily subcutaneous injection. Teaching self-injection skills (B) ensures proper administration. ItÔÇÖs not for hypoglycemia (A). Dosing is fixed, not based on pre-meal glucose (C). Ketoacidosis (D) requires emergency care, not dose increases.