HESI Bsn 225 RN Pharmacology

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The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which action should the nurse plan to include in the discharge teaching?

A. Demonstrate how to select dose based on before meal blood sugar readings. B. Provide information on increasing medication dosage if ketoacidosis occurs. C. Teach the client self-injection skills for daily subcutaneous administration. D. Explain to the family how to inject this medication for severe hypoglycemia.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Insulin glargine requires daily subcutaneous administration, so teaching self-injection skills is essential. It’s not dosed based on meal readings, adjusted for ketoacidosis, or used for hypoglycemia.

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