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Nicholas Arcata
on Oct 25, 2024
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The nurse is teaching a patient about continuous subcutaneous infusion with an insulin pump.What should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A) Rotate the site every 1 to 2 days.
B) Place a gauze dressing over the insertion site.
C) Select an insertion site in the abdomen away from the waistline.
D) Pull the skin laterally before inserting the needle.
Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion
A method of delivering medication at a constant rate under the skin, typically using a pump.
Insulin Pump
A medical device used to administer continuous and regulated doses of insulin to manage diabetes, mimicking the body’s normal release of insulin.
- Discern the suitable procedures for setting up and administering diverse injections (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
- Develop skills in patient communication and instruct on self-injection techniques.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the suitable procedures for setting up and administering diverse injections (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
- Develop skills in patient communication and instruct on self-injection techniques.
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