If a person known to have type 1 diabetes is found unconscious ...

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If a person known to have type 1 diabetes is found unconscious and the nurse does not know the reason, it is best to:
 
  a. administer regular insulin SC.
  b. administer intramuscular glucagon.
  c. wait until blood glucose test results have returned from the laboratory.
  d. administer four ounces of orange juice.

Question 2

When teaching clients how to minimize local skin reactions from insulin injections, the nurse should instruct the clients to:
 
  a. keep insulin refrigerated until ready to draw up and administer.
  b. inject insulin slowly.
  c. give insulin in divided doses.
  d. bring the insulin to room temperature before injection.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The most likely cause for the unconscious state is insulin reaction.
B Correct: Insulin reaction is the most common cause for an unconscious state in a client known to have DM and this is the appropriate treatment for an unconscious client.
C Incorrect: The client could die during this time.
D Incorrect: This is inappropriate for an unconscious person.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Insulin should be brought to room temperature, not administered cold.
B Incorrect: This will not prevent local skin reactions, but will decrease discomfort of injection.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate.
D Correct: Bringing insulin to room temperature before administering will decrease local skin reactions.