A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus who had one episode of vomiting in the past 2 hours asks if the routine insulin injection should be taken. What action by the nurse is best at this time?

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Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus require insulin even if they are not eating or are vomiting because their bodies do not produce insulin. Skipping insulin can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication. Therefore, it is important to explain the need to take insulin to manage their blood glucose levels effectively.

A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Who Had One