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

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 plans care for a client experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS). The nurse should anticipate which prescriptions from the primary healthcare provider (PHCP)?A. 0.9% saline infusionB. Glargine insulinC. Sodium polystyreneD. Sodium bicarbonate

At which blood sugar level is the body likely to release insulin?Question response areaSelect one option  400 mg/litre  650 mg/litre  800 mg/litre1400 mg/litre

A nurse is caring for a client who has a contusion of the brainstem and reports thirst. The client's urinary output was 4,000 mL over the past 24 hr. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following IV medications?A. FurosemideB. DesmopressinC. EpinephrineD. Nitroprusside

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) who is receiving an infusion of regular insulin. Which of the following clinical data should be reported to the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) immediately?A. Glucose 297 mg/dL, 16.52 mmol/L(70-110 mg/dL, 4.0–11.0 mmol/L)B. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L, 3.2 mmol/L (3.5-5 mEq/L, 3.5–5.1 mmol/L)C. BUN 24 mg/dL, 8.568 mmol/L (10-20 mg/dL, 2.5 to 6.4 mmol/L)D. Hemoglobin A1C 8.9% (< 7%, 4.8%–6.0%)