Question

"The nurse is teaching a client with type I diabetes self-administration of insulin. What statement by the client would be an expected outcome of the teaching session?

Answer 1

Answer:

Following statements by the client  would be an expected outcome of the teaching session.

"If I exercise more than is normal, there is a risk that I might become hypoglycemic. I need to make sure that I eat my meals and snacks on time after I take my insulin. If I monitor and control my blood glucose levels carefully, there is less likelihood of suffering long-term complications."

Explanation:

The client states the understanding of type 1 diabetes by emphasizing the importance of regularly scheduled meals and snacks as well as the importance of maintaining good control of blood glucose levels via glucometer readings.

There is also the understanding of the effects of exercise on blood glucose levels.

Losing weight and controlling carbohydrates will not change the need for insulin in a client with type 1 diabetes, and insulin doses must never be skipped.