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Endocrine medications ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about insulin administration. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct. The nurse should instruct the client to rotate injection sites to prevent lipohypertrophy, a condition characterized by fatty deposits at the injection sites that can affect insulin absorption.
Incorrect. Insulin should be injected into the subcutaneous tissue, not into the muscle. Injecting insulin into muscle can lead to faster absorption and potentially cause hypoglycemia.
Incorrect. Insulin should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain its potency. It should not be frozen or exposed to extreme heat.
Incorrect. Long-acting insulin and short-acting insulin should not be mixed in the same syringe unless specifically instructed by a healthcare provider. Mixing different types of insulin can alter their pharmacokinetics and effectiveness.
A) Correct. The nurse should instruct the client to rotate injection sites to prevent lipohypertrophy, a condition characterized by fatty deposits at the injection sites that can affect insulin absorption.
B) Incorrect. Insulin should be injected into the subcutaneous tissue, not into the muscle. Injecting insulin into muscle can lead to faster absorption and potentially cause hypoglycemia.
C) Incorrect. Insulin should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain its potency. It should not be frozen or exposed to extreme heat.
D) Incorrect. Long-acting insulin and short-acting insulin should not be mixed in the same syringe unless specifically instructed by a healthcare provider. Mixing different types of insulin can alter their pharmacokinetics and effectiveness.