The nurse needs to monitor the client's blood sugar after ...

[viki]

The nurse needs to monitor the client's blood sugar after administration of Humulin R. When does the nurse expect assess the client's blood sugar based on the peak action of the medication?
 
  1. In 24 hours
  2. In 1530 minutes
  3. In 12 hours
  4. In 46 hours

Question 2

The client asks the nurse which type of diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin secretion by the pancreas. What is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. Type II.
  2. Both types I and II.
  3. Type I.
  4. Neitherthey both result from the inability of the body to use insulin.

[yasmin]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 24 hours. Onset is usually in 1530 minutes.
Rationale 2: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 24 hours. Onset is usually in 1530 minutes.
Rationale 3: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 24 hours. Onset is usually in 1530 minutes.
Rationale 4: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 24 hours. Onset is usually in 1530 minutes.

Global Rationale: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 24 hours. Onset is usually in 1530 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Type I is caused by a lack of insulin secretion.
Rationale 2: Type I is caused by a lack of insulin secretion.
Rationale 3: Type I results from a lack of insulin secretion by the pancreas.
Rationale 4: Type I is caused by a lack of insulin secretion.

Global Rationale: Type I results from a lack of insulin secretion by the pancreas. Type II diabetes is caused by insulin resistance.

[viki]

Great answer, keep it coming

[recede]

Excellent