The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About Self-Injection of Insulin

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a patient about self-injection of insulin.
What should the nurse tell the patient to do regarding injection sites?

• A)Avoid the abdomen because absorption is irregular.
• B)Choose a different site at random for each injection.
• C)Give the injection in the same area each time to promote consistent absorption.
• D)Rotate sites within the same location for about 1 week before rotating to a new location.

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