A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin.

Administer the insulin within 20 min of preparing it.

Ensure the NPH insulin is drawn into the syringe first.

use two separate syringes to mix the insulin.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A-Injection of air ensures that the accurate dose is withdrawn into the syringe

B-It is not necessary to administer within 20 min, it should, however, be administered within 24 hours.

C-Short-acting insulin should be drawn first to ensure that the short-acting insulin is not contaminated with the long-acting or intermediate one.

D- Insulin types can be mixed in the same syringe, provided the short-acting insulin is drawn up first.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Nitroprusside is a systemic vasodilator that lowers blood pressure. It is used in emergency set ups to lower blood pressure in clients with hypertensive crises. It can also lower the blood pressure to cause hypotension and the blood pressure should be monitored closely.

B-Stroke volume is not directly affected by nitroprusside

C-Cardiac output is not directly affected by nitroprusside

D-Urine output changes can occur due to hypotension but not as a direct effect of nitroprusside

A. Taking a high-ceiling diuretic B. Taking an HMG COA reductase inhibitor C. Having a 10-year history of COPD D. Having a prolapsed mitral valve

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Diuretics decrease potassium reabsorption in the renal tubules leading to urinary loss. hypokalemia can lead to an apparent overdose of digoxin even if the dose is within the therapeutic range. taking a high ceiling diuretic leads to hypokalemia which worsens digoxin toxicity. It is essential to monitor potassium levels in clients taking digoxin to prevent complications.

B, C, D- These histories do not predispose to digoxin toxicity

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