The client has an order to receive Humulin Regular U-100 sub…

The client has an order to receive Humulin Regular U-100 subcutaneous every 6 hours as shown below.  Blood Glucose Level(mg per dL) Regular InsulinLess than 70 Call MD201–250                              4 units251–300                              6 units301–350                              8 units351–400                             10 unitsGreater than 400 Call MD At 8:00 AM the client’s blood sugar is 400 mg/dL. Determine the correct units of insulin the client will receive and choose the correct syringe from the options below. Enter the letter that coincides with the correct syringe. _________ (A, B, C, or D)

The client has an order to receive Kefzol 0.75 grams IM.  Th…

The client has an order to receive Kefzol 0.75 grams IM.  The Kefzol 4 gram medication vial reconstitution directions state to add 4.6mL of sterile saline and agitate gently to completely dissolve the powder.  The reconstitution provides a total volume of 5.8mL(s).  How many mL(s) should the nurse draw up to administer the ordered dose?  Round to the tenths.  Use a leading zero if it applies.  Do not use a trailing zero.  _______ mL(s)

The client has an order to receive Diphenhydramine HCl 40mg…

The client has an order to receive Diphenhydramine HCl 40mg IM. The medication vial label is shown below.  How many mL(s) should the nurse draw up to administer the ordered dose? Round to the tenths.  Use a leading zero if it applies.  Do not use a trailing zero.  ___________ mL(s)

A nurse is counseling a 19-year-old athlete who had their ri…

A nurse is counseling a 19-year-old athlete who had their right leg amputated below the knee. The client refuses to eat or get up to ambulate on their own. The client says to the nurse, “What’s the point? My life is over now and I’ll never be the football player I dreamed of becoming.” What is the most appropriate response to this client?