Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy ( 51 Questions)
A client with type 1 diabetes is experiencing variability in blood glucose levels throughout the day. What should the nurse teach the client about monitoring and adjusting insulin therapy?
Administering the same insulin dose regardless of carbohydrate content can lead to inconsistent blood glucose control.
Monitoring blood glucose levels only once daily does not provide enough information for effective insulin dosing adjustments.
Monitoring blood glucose levels regularly and adjusting insulin doses based on patterns and carbohydrate intake helps maintain stable blood glucose levels.
The described approach involves using insulin types inappropriately for their intended purposes.
Monitoring blood glucose levels regularly and adjusting insulin doses based on patterns and carbohydrate intake helps maintain stable blood glucose levels.
Incorrect choices:
a. Administering the same insulin dose regardless of carbohydrate content can lead to inconsistent blood glucose control.
b. Monitoring blood glucose levels only once daily does not provide enough information for effective insulin dosing adjustments.
d. The described approach involves using insulin types inappropriately for their intended purposes.