You are the nurse caring for a patient that needs a set dose…
You are the nurse caring for a patient that needs a set dose of Humulin NPH insulin and Humulin Regular insulin before breakfast. In addition to the set dose, a sliding scale for additional Humulin Regular insulin may be needed based on the patient’s glucose before breakfast. The AM fasting blood glucose is 225 mg/dL. Order: Administer Humulin NPH 20 units and Humulin Regular 10 units SC before breakfast. In addition, check blood glucose before breakfast and use the sliding scale below to add extra Humulin Regular insulin, if indicated. Based on the orders and the patient’s blood glucose, what is the total amount of insulin in units to be given before breakfast? “The total units: (enter numbers only)” Blood sugar Humulin Regular insulin 0-180 0 units 181-200 3 units 201-250 5 units 251-300 7 units 301 and above call provider