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.