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dejastew

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Which of the following is the correct procedure for mixing two types of insulin in the same syringe?
 
  a. withdraw the regular insulin prior to any other type of insulin
  b. withdraw the regular insulin after other types of insulin
  c. draw each insulin in a separate syringe, then combine the two
  d. two types of insulin should not be mixed in the same syringe

Question 2

When instructing a new nurse on the client with diabetes, which response by the new nurse would indicate the need for further teaching:
 
  a. This strength insulin is reserved for clients who take 200 or more units of insulin/day.
  b. This strength insulin is more likely to cause lipodystrophy.
  c. This is the strength insulin used in insulin pumps.
  d. This usually is used only for clients with marked insulin resistance.



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meryzewe

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Regular insulin always should be drawn up before any other type of insulin.
B Incorrect: Regular insulin always should be drawn up first.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate technique.
D Incorrect: Although true with a few insulins, it is not characteristic of most.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is true concerning U500 insulin.
B Correct: This is a complication related to rotation of insulin sites, not insulin strength. In addition, this is most commonly used in insulin pumps.
C Incorrect: This is true concerning U500 insulin.
D Incorrect: This is true concerning U500 insulin.




dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


cassie_ragen

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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