A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin subcutaneously before he eats breakfast at 0800. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Give the insulin at 0700.

Give the insulin when the breakfast tray arrives.

Give the insulin 30 min after breakfast with the client's Other routine medicines.

Give the insulin at 0730.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

The regular insulin should be administered subcutaneously about 30 mins before the client take their meals. This is because the insulin has a short onset of action. The peak time (30 mins after injection) should match the eating time provide optimum sugar control

B Arrival of the tray does not provide an exact time account to help match the peak time with meal time

C regular insulin should be given before meals

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Aluminum compounds have a constipating effect due to reduced bowel movements and potential discomfort.

A. Flatulence is less common with aluminum hydroxide compared to magnesium-containing antacids.
B. Headache is not a common side effect of aluminum hydroxide.
C. Palpitations are not a known adverse reaction to aluminum hydroxide.

A. Increase intake of fluids while using this medication. B. Wash the affected area with soap and water before applying cream. C. The medication might cause temporary blurred Vision. D. Apply the cream to large areas around the infection.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

washing the affected area with soap and water before applying the cream remove any debris that may interfere with absorption of the drug allowing for optimal concentration for clearance of the infection.
A. Increasing fluid intake is not specifically related to the use of gentamicin topical cream.
C. Topical gentamicin cream does not have adverse effects associated with systemic formulations hence no reported blurred vision
D. Application is only recommended for affected areas.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin subcutaneously before he eats breakfast at 0800. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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