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erika

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A patient in the ICU requires intravenous insulin. The nurse is aware that:
 
  1. insulin aspart or glargine can be administered IV.
  2. any form of insulin can be used IV at the same dose ordered for subcutaneous administration.
  3. insulin should never be given IV, and this order should be questioned.
  4. only regular insulin can be administered IV.

Question 2

A woman with type 1 diabetes has recently become pregnant. The nurse plans a blood glucose testing schedule for her. What is the recommended monitoring schedule?
 
  1. Before each meal and before bed
  2. In the morning for a fasting level and at 4 PM for the peak level
  3. Six or seven times per day
  4. Three times per day, along with urine glucose testing



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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