Question

A client with type 2 diabetes is admitted for elective surgery. The health care provider prescribes regular insulin even though oral antidiabetics were adequate before the client's hospitalization. What information does the nurse include when teaching the client about the addition of insulin?

A) Explanation that insulin is less effective than oral antidiabetics
B) Discussion about insulin as a temporary measure during hospitalization
C) Education about insulin's potential side effects and risks
D) Information about long-term insulin dependence

Answer 1

When a client with type 2 diabetes is admitted for elective surgery, regular insulin may be prescribed temporarily.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a client with type 2 diabetes is admitted for elective surgery, their health care provider may prescribe regular insulin even if oral antidiabetics were sufficient before hospitalization.

The nurse should teach the client that the addition of insulin is likely a temporary measure during their hospital stay (option B) since surgery can cause stress on the body and may impact blood sugar levels.

The nurse should also educate the client about potential side effects and risks of insulin therapy (option C), as well as provide information about the need for long-term insulin dependence (option D) if it is necessary in their case.