The Nurse Is Reviewing Instructions for a Patient with Type

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing instructions for a patient with type 2 diabetes who also takes insulin injections as part of the therapy. The nurse asks the patient, "What should you do if your fasting blood glucose is 47 mg/dL?" Which response by the patient reflects a correct understanding of insulin therapy?

• A) "I will call my doctor right away."
• B) "I will give myself the regular insulin."
• C) "I will take an oral form of glucose."
• D) "I will rest until the symptoms pass."

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