NCLEX-RN · Question #648
A 26-year-old male client is brought by his wife to the emergency department (ED) unconscious. Blood is drawn for a stat blood count (CBC), fasting blood sugar level, and electrolytes. An indwelling…
The correct answer is C. Regular insulin by IV infusion. (A) This action would further increase the client's blood sugar. (B) NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin, with an average of 4-6 hours before onset of action. The client needs insulin that will actimmediately. During a ketoacidotic state, the client is dehydrated, so…
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A 26-year-old male client is brought by his wife to the emergency department (ED) unconscious. Blood is drawn for a stat blood count (CBC), fasting blood sugar level, and electrolytes. An indwelling urinary catheter is inserted. He has a history of type 1 diabetes (insulindependent diabetes mellitus [IDDM]). A diagnosis of ketoacidosis is made. Stat lab values reveal a blood sugar level of 520 mg/dL. Which of the following should the nurse expect to administer in the ER?
Options
- AD50W by IV push
- BNPH insulin SC
- CRegular insulin by IV infusion
- DSweetened grape juice by mouth
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(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C84% (27)
- D9% (3)
Explanation
(A) This action would further increase the client's blood sugar. (B) NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin, with an average of 4-6 hours before onset of action. The client needs insulin that will actimmediately. During a ketoacidotic state, the client is dehydrated, so any insulin administered SC will be poorly absorbed. (C) Regular insulin is the fastest acting-insulin; when given IV, it will immediately act to decrease blood sugar. Regular insulin is given to decrease blood glucose levels by promoting metabolism of glucose, inhibiting lipolysis and formation of ketone bodies. (D) This action would further increase the client's blood sugar.
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