Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
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
A
Rationale
Insulin glargine requires daily subcutaneous injection, so teaching self-injection is essential. ItÔÇÖs not dosed by meal glucose, used for hypoglycemia, or adjusted for ketoacidosis.