What is the best reason for the nurse in instructing the client to rotate injection sites for insulin?
The nurse is attending a bridal shower for a friend when another guest, who happens to be a diabetic, starts to tremble and complains of dizziness. The next best action for the nurse to take is to: a. Encourage the guest to eat some baked macaroni b. Call the guest’s personal physician c. Offer the guest a cup of coffee d. Give the guest a glass of orange juice Answer: D Rationale: In diabetic patients, the nurse should watch out for signs of hypoglycemia manifested by dizziness, tremors, weakness, pallor diaphoresis and tachycardia. When this occurs in a conscious client, he should be given immediately carbohydrates in the form of fruit juice, hard candy, honey or, if unconscious, glucagons or dextrose per IV.
