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 A

Explanation

Fat overload syndrome is a rare but serious complication that can occur in clients receiving lipid infusion. It is typically characterized by fever.

Although spontaneous hemorrhage can occur, peripheral edema is not a typical feature of fat overload syndrome.

Hypertension is not a typical feature of fat overload syndrome. However, hypotension may occur due to fluid shift and vasodilation.

Erythema can occur at the site of infusion during lipid infusion. However, it is not a typical feature of fat overload syndrome.

A. Expect stools to turn black. B. Anticipate the tablets to smell like vinegar. C. Monitor for tinnitus. D. Take the tablets on an empty stomach.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Aspirin is a salicylate that has multiple effects. When taken in excess in susceptible individuals it can cause tinnitus due to salicylism. The client should be advised to report any tinnitus to the provider as this may be a sign of aspirin toxicity.
A. Black stool is the client signifies upper GI bleeding that should be monitored for and reported if it occurs
B. Aspirin tablets have a vinegar smell when hydrolysis has taken place and should not be taken at this point
D. Aspirin should be taken with meals or after meals

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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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