The nurse has administered five units of regular insulin and ten units of NPH insulin. After administering both prescribed insulins, the nurse should assess the client for hypoglycemiaA. thirty minutes after administration.B. two to four hours after administration.C. four to six hours after administration.D. ten to twelve hours after administration.

The nurse administers a combination of regular insulin and NPH insulin subcutaneously to a client at 0800. At which time should the nurse initially assess the client for hypoglycemia based on the peaks of the medications?A. 0830B. 1000C. 1200D. 1400

What changes should be made to a patient’s insulin treatment if they become unwell andare not eating

A person in your care uses insulin injections to manage their blood sugar levels. What is a step that you should take to manage potential side effects?Encourage them to not skip meals.Encourage them to drink lots of fluids.Watch for signs of blood in their stool.Monitor them for urinary retention.

Which of the following medication orders are you allowed to follow to help a person self-administer their medication?Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours for blood pressure control.Use sliding scale insulin dose per finger stick glucose results.Take daily as needed for fluid retention.Take 1 capsule every 4 hours as needed for pain, not to exceed 4 capsules per day.

Doctor prescribes 20 units of NPH insulin IVP for a patient with DKA you question this order because?NPH should not be given IV for DKANPH will cause you to experience problems with hyperglycemia.NPH insulin causes development of long-term damage to the eyes and kidneys.All of the above