The nurse is providing instruction to a client with type 1 diabetes on preventing diabetic ketoacidosis during acute infection. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates a need for further instruction?
Explanation
• The patient should continue to take insulin, even if she or he is unable to eat due to vomiting. Illness and stress increase insulin requirements.
• The patient should increase fluid intake and check blood glucose every 2-4 hours to decrease the risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
• Eating foods high in salt will help decrease fluid loss.