The Nurse Is Working with a Client Who Is Just

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a client who is just beginning to use a new external insulin pump. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for more teaching regarding the use of the pump?

A) "I will change my tubing and site every three days."
B) "I will use only regular insulin (buffered) in my pump."
C) "My pump delivers a continuous (basal) rate of insulin and I will use it to deliver additional (bolus) insulin with meals."
D) "When I disconnect the pump overnight, I will use the sterile cap to cover the end of the tubing."