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A 26-year-old patient with diabetes rides a bicycle to and from work every day. Which site should the nurse teach the patient to administer the morning insulin?

  • A. Thigh
  • B. Buttock
  • C. Abdomen
  • D. Upper arm
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct site to administer morning insulin for a patient who rides a bicycle daily is the abdomen. The abdomen has consistent and faster absorption rates due to increased blood flow and muscle activity during exercise, ensuring better insulin absorption and efficacy. Insulin absorption is slower in the thigh and buttock due to less muscle movement and blood flow. The upper arm may not be as convenient for self-administration and may result in inconsistent absorption.