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crazycityslicker

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The nurse is preparing to administer insulin intravenously. Which statement about the administration of intravenous insulin is true?
 
  a. Insulin is never given intravenously.
  b. Only regular insulin can be administered intravenously.
  c. Insulin aspart or insulin lispro can be administered intravenously, but there must be a 50 dose reduction.
  d. Any form of insulin can be administered intravenously at the same dose as that is ordered for subcutaneous administration.

Question 2

A patient with a history of chronic obstructive
 
  pulmonary disease (COPD) and type 2 diabetes has been treated for pneumonia for the past week. The patient has been receiving intravenous corticosteroids as well as antibiotics as part of his therapy. At this time, the pneumonia has resolved, but when monitoring the blood glucose levels, the nurse notices that the level is still elevated. What is the best explanation for this elevation?
  a. The antibiotics may cause an increase in glucose levels.
  b. The corticosteroids may cause an increase in glucose levels.
  c. His type 2 diabetes has converted to type 1.
  d. The hypoxia caused by the COPD causes an increased need for insulin.



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kxciann

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




crazycityslicker

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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