The following prescription for insulin is in the client’s me…
The following prescription for insulin is in the client’s medication administration record. Insulin Isophane (NPH): 32 units 2 times daily at 0800 and 1700. Clarification: Combine with mealtime Insulin (R) Regular Sliding Scale dose and administer. Insulin (R) regular: 0-24 units subcutaneous 3 times daily with meals at 0800, 1200, and 1700 per the following sliding scale: Blood Glucose Corrective Action Less than 70 mg/dL Follow Hypoglycemic guidelines 70-140 Give NO sliding scale 141-180 Give 4 units of insulin 181-220 Give 8 units of insulin 221-260 Give 12 units of insulin 261-300 Give 16 units of insulin 301-350 Give 20 units of insulin Greater than 350 Give 24 units of insulin and Notify Physician At 0750, the nurse checks the client’s blood glucose and gets the result of 224 mg/dL. Based on all of the information, answer questions A through E below. A. Which insulin will the nurse draw up first into the syringe? _____________ B. How many units of insulin will the nurse draw from the first vial?_____________units C. Which insulin will the nurse draw up second into the syringe? _____________ D. How many units of insulin will the nurse draw from the second vial?_____________units E. What is the total amount of insulin the nurse will administer?_________________units