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itsmyluck

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client's insulin is administered at 7:00 AM daily. The client is to receive regular and NPH (Humulin N) insulins. The nurse is teaching the client how to prepare the syringe before injection.
 
  In preparing the syringe, the client should be taught to:
  a. withdraw each medication in a separate syringe.
  b. draw up regular insulin first.
  c. draw up NPH insulin first.
  d. recognize that order of medication withdrawal is not a priority.

Question 2

The client is scheduled to be treated with corticotropin. Which aspect of her client history would cause the nurse to contact the primary healthcare provider?
 
  a. Peptic ulcer
  b. Arthritis
  c. Glaucoma
  d. Dysphagia


emsimon14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse or client draws up the regular insulin and then the NPH.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Peptic ulcer is a contraindication for treatment with corticotropin.


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