A hospitalized diabetic patient received 38 U of NPH insulin at 7:00 AM. At 1:00 PM, the patient has been away from the nursing unit for 2 hours, missing the lunch delivery while awaiting a chest x-ray.
To prevent hypoglycemia, the best action by the nurse is to
a. save the lunch tray for the patient's later return to the unit.
b. ask that diagnostic testing area staff to start a 5 dextrose IV.
c. send a glass of milk or orange juice to the patient in the diagnostic testing area.
d. request that if testing is further delayed, the patient be returned to the unit to eat.
Question 2
The nurse has been teaching a patient with type 2 diabetes about managing blood glucose levels and taking glipizide (Glucotrol). Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. If I overeat at a meal, I will still take the usual dose of medication.
b. Other medications besides the Glucotrol may affect my blood sugar.
c. When I am ill, I may have to take insulin to control my blood sugar.
d. My diabetes won't cause complications because I don't need insulin.
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