Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has diabetes mellitus about insulin administration. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
"You should give four to six injections in one area before switching sites."
Rationale:
🟢 Rotating injection sites is essential to prevent lipodystrophy, but the child should administer multiple injections in the same general area (like the thigh or abdomen) before switching to another area.
🟢 This practice ensures consistent insulin absorption by avoiding areas of scar tissue or altered fat distribution.
🟢 Teaching site rotation within a region, not random switching, enhances predictable insulin action.
🟢 Children benefit from consistency and routine in managing their diabetes safely and effectively.
🟢 This instruction also minimizes discomfort and maintains skin integrity.
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This question is from Custom 2N 2025 Spring-2025 which contains 50 questions.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Custom Exam(s)
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