A Client Has Been Recently Diagnosed with Diabetes

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client has been recently diagnosed with diabetes. He is seen in the emergency room every day with high blood sugar. The client apologizes to the nurse for bothering them every day, but he cannot give himself insulin injections. What should the nurse's response be?

• A) "I myself cannot take insulin injections."
• B) "Has someone taught you how to take them?"
• C) "You should learn to take injections yourself."
• D) "Ask the doctor to change the medications."

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