ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam
A nurse is educating a client about self-administering regular insulin.The nurse understands that the injection of insulin can cause lipohypertrophy.What should be included in the nurse's education to prevent lipohypertrophy?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationaleRotating injection sites helps prevent lipohypertrophy, which is the thickening of subcutaneous tissue due to repeated insulin injections at the same site.Choice B rationalePerforming injections at the same location every time increases the risk of lipohypertrophy, leading to poor insulin absorption and erratic glucose control.Choice C rationaleAdministering an additional dose of insulin as needed does not address the issue of lipohypertrophy and can lead to hypoglycemia if not carefully monitored.Choice D rationaleInsulin is a peptide hormone that must be injected. Taking it orally is ineffective as it would be broken down in the digestive system.
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