2. Physicians Orders: Measure blood glucose levels before ev…
2. Physicians Orders: Measure blood glucose levels before every meal and at bedtime. When insulin is given before bedtime, the blood glucose must be checked in 2 hours. If the blood glucose is: Less than 150 mg/dL, give 0 units Novolin R 150 to 200 mg/dL, give 4 unit Novolin R 201 to 250 mg/dL, give 7 units Novolin R 251 to 300 mg/dL, give 10 units Novolin R Greater than 300 mg/dL, give 14 units and call physician immediately The nurse has performed a FSBS at bedtime and the patient’s glucose level is 238. Determine the amount of insulin and list any action the nurse should take based on the blood glucose results.