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A Nurse Assesses a Client with Diabetes Mellitus Who Self-Administers

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A nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who self-administers subcutaneous insulin.The nurse notes a spongy,swelling area at the site the client uses most frequently for insulin injection.Which action should the nurse take?


A) Apply ice to the site to reduce inflammation.
B) Consult the provider for a new administration route.
C) Assess the client for other signs of cellulitis.
D) Instruct the client to rotate sites for insulin injection.

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