When teaching a client about how to prevent complications ...

[EAugust]

When teaching a client about how to prevent complications associated with use of an insulin pump, the nurse recognizes that best indicator of client understanding of the teaching is when she:
 
  a. changes the needle insertion site every 48 hours.
  b. wears the pump on a belt.
  c. verbalizes the need to cleanse the needle insertion site with needle changes.
  d. replaces the pump battery if two blood glucose levels of 110 mg/dL occur.

Question 2

A insulin reaction can occur in the presence of:
 
  a. inadequate insulin. c. excessive exercise.
  b. diabetic ketoacidosis. d. increased food intake.

[carlsona147]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is an excellent method of evaluating client understanding and this action shows client understanding.
B Incorrect: This is a true action, but is not related to preventing complications.
C Incorrect: Although important, this is not the best way to evaluate client understanding.
D Incorrect: The battery should be replaced for two consecutive readings of 240 mg/dL.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This will cause hyperglycemia.
B Incorrect: This is extreme hyperglycemia.
C Correct: Excessive exercise increases the rate of glucose utilization in the body, decreasing insulin requirements.
D Incorrect: This will cause hyperglycemia.

[EAugust]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[carlsona147]

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