Author Question: Lipoatrophy can be avoided in the type I diabetic by: 1. Rotating injection sites. 2. ... (Read 12 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Lipoatrophy can be avoided in the type I diabetic by:

1. Rotating injection sites.
2. Administration of insulin via insulin pump.
3. Using a sliding scale for additional coverage.
4. Checking blood sugars at mealtime and bedtime.

Question 2

The nurse is doing discharge teaching with the parents of a newly diagnosed type I diabetic. The nurse knows that the mother needs more teaching when she states:

1. I will give my child insulin if she experiences shakiness, pallor, and sweating.
2. I will give my child a snack before she practices afterschool soccer.
3. I will bring my child to the doctor every three months to have her HbA1c checked.
4. I understand my child might be experiencing hyperglycemia if she has thirst and flushed skin.

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. Lipoatrophy is caused by using the same insulin injection site.
2. Insulin administration via pump doesn't influence lipoatrophy.
3. A sliding scale does not influence lipoatrophy.
4. Checking blood sugars does not influence lipoatrophy.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. A child with shakiness, pallor, and sweating is exhibiting symptoms of hypoglycemia. Giving insulin would make this situation worse.
2. The child needs a snack before practicing soccer to prevent hypoglycemia.
3. Diabetic children need to have an HbA1c done every three months.
4. A diabetic child with hyperglycemia might experience thirst and flushed skin.