Author Question: Ordered: Humulin Regular insulin infusion IV at 4 units per hr Available: 50 units Humulin Regular ... (Read 85 times)

s.tung · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Ordered: Humulin Regular insulin infusion IV at 4 units per hr Available: 50 units Humulin Regular insulin in100 mL of NS How many milliliters per hour should the nurse set on the infusion pump?

a. Estimated flow rate:
b. DA equation:
c. Evaluation:
d. What are the only insulin products that may be administered intravenously?

Question 2

Ordered: Humulin R 6 U per hr IV infusion Recheck the blood glucose level in 1 hour and notify the prescriber's office. Available: 100 units Humulin R in 100 mL NS How many milliliters per hour will the nurse set on the infusion pump?

a. Estimated flow rate:
b. DA equation:
c. Evaluation:
d. Why should diet beverages not be given if hypoglycemic reaction is suspected or occurring?

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a. Estimate: The concentration is or 2 mL for each unit; therefore, the flow rate estimate is 8 mL per hour.
b.
c. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer. Only mL per hour remain.
d. Regular insulin products and insulin lispro (Humalog) may be administered intravenously. Intermediate, long-acting, mixed insulins, and insulin aspart (NovaLog) cannot be adminis-tered intravenously due to additives.

Answer to Question 2

a. Estimate: 6 mL per hour
b.
c. Equation is balanced. Only mL per hour remains. Note: If the concentration is 1:1, such as 100 mL, mL per hour will equal the ordered units per hour.
d. Dextrose is needed to elevate blood glucose levels. Diet beverages contain dextrose substi-tutes, which do not affect blood glucose promptly or adequately.