A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for NPH insulin 10 units and regular insulin 15 units subcutaneously. After injecting 10 units of air into the NPH insulin vial, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Verify the dosage with another nurse.
Place the cap over the needle.
Withdraw 10 units of NPH insulin.
Inject 15 units of air into the regular insulin vial.
The Correct Answer is D
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A. Constipation can be caused by various factors including pain medications, but it is not a direct indicator of unrelieved pain.
B. Difficulty swallowing may not be directly related to unrelieved pain from the herniated disc.
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D. Correct. Clenched teeth or grimacing are often signs of unrelieved pain. These nonverbal cues can be important indicators of discomfort in patients who might not verbally express their pain.
Correct Answer is D
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