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Author Question: A child receives a combination of regular and NPH insulin at 8:00 AM. At 8:45 AM, when the breakfast ... (Read 66 times)

appyboo

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A child receives a combination of regular and NPH insulin at 8:00 AM. At 8:45 AM, when the breakfast trays have not yet arrived from the kitchen, the nurse should:
 
  a. Notify the charge nurse
  b. Give the patient a snack of graham crackers and milk
  c. Ambulate the patient in the hall for a short time
  d. Give the patient more insulin according to the sliding scale

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a mother and a 12-year-old boy how to apply topical steroid cream and emollients for eczema. Number the steps in the correct order.
 
  __ Leave on body for 10 minutes.
   __ Apply a thin layer of steroid cream.
   __ Wrap the area in plastic wrap or a damp towel.
   __ Apply emollient cream.


bimper21

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
A child who receives regular insulin before meals may have an insulin reaction if food is not eaten within 20 minutes. A snack of graham crackers and milk will prevent an episode of hypoglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

4, 1, 3, 2


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