A nurse is caring for a client that is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following is a therapeutic use for glucagon (GlucaGen)?

Choice A rationale

Rotating injection sites helps prevent lipohypertrophy, which is the thickening of subcutaneous tissue due to repeated insulin injections at the same site.

Choice B rationale

Performing injections at the same location every time increases the risk of lipohypertrophy, leading to poor insulin absorption and erratic glucose control.

Choice C rationale

Administering an additional dose of insulin as needed does not address the issue of lipohypertrophy and can lead to hypoglycemia if not carefully monitored.

Choice D rationale

Insulin is a peptide hormone that must be injected. Taking it orally is ineffective as it would be broken down in the digestive system.

Choice A rationale

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Fluticasone is not used for treating anaphylaxis.

Choice B rationale

Insomnia is a sleep disorder. Fluticasone is not used for treating insomnia.

Choice C rationale

Motion sickness is a condition that occurs in response to certain kinds of movement. Fluticasone is not used for treating motion sickness.

Choice D rationale

Fluticasone (Flonase) is a corticosteroid used to reduce the effects of allergies, including sneezing, nasal itching, and runny nose. It works by reducing inflammation in the nasal passages.