Which action related to insulin administration should the nurse include in the teaching plan for an adolescent client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus to avoid the development of lipoatrophy?
A) Rotating injection sites
B) Checking blood sugars at mealtime and bedtime
C) Using a sliding scale for additional coverage
D) Administration of insulin via insulin pump

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Lipoatrophy is a condition that occurs due to the breakdown of subcutaneous fat tissue at the injection site, resulting in a dent or a depression on the skin. This complication can be avoided by rotating injection sites. Therefore, rotating injection sites should be included in the teaching plan to prevent lipoatrophy. The other options - checking blood sugars, using a sliding scale, and administering insulin via an insulin pump - are important aspects of diabetes management but are not related to the prevention of lipoatrophy.

Which Action Related to Insulin Administration Should the Nurse Include