The Nurse Is Preparing Discharge Teaching for an Older Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for an older patient receiving insulin injections for diabetes. What should the nurse teach the patient about the insulin?

• A) Always keep insulin refrigerated.
• B) Systematically rotate insulin injection sites.
• C) Increase the amount of insulin before exercise.
• D) Ketones in the urine signify a need for less insulin.

---

Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral

Related to a healing strategy that targets maladaptive emotions, actions, and thoughts through an objective-driven, orderly procedure.

Language Skills

The abilities involved in the comprehension and production of spoken, written, and non-verbal communication, fundamental to effective interpersonal interactions.

Dimmer Switch

An electrical device used to vary the brightness of lights, allowing for adjustable lighting levels.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.