Author Question: A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of feeling shaky and nervous. This patient has a ... (Read 25 times)

ENagel · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of feeling shaky and nervous. This patient has a history of type 2 diabetes and alcohol use. He admits to drinking two beers before coming into the clinic. What should the nurse assess the patient for?

a. Alcohol in the blood
b. Other drugs in the blood
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Hypoglycemia

Question 2

Lispro, a rapid-onset, short-acting insulin, differs from regular insulin in which way?

a. Longer duration
b. Shorter duration
c. Costs more to produce
d. Costs less to produce

spencer.martell · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Diabetic patients should avoid drinking alcohol because it can intensify hypoglycemia produced by insulin, causing blood glucose levels to fall too fast.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Lispro has a rapid onset and shorter duration of action than regular insulin and provides insulin whose action is more like that produced by the body.