The nurse that which of the following activities/conditions increases complications of hypoglycemia for the individual with type 1 diabetes? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

A. The nurse should notify the prescriber about the current dose (7 mL/hr) because the patient is ordered 1600 units of heparin per hour. The current infusion rate needs to be assessed in relation to the aPTT result, especially if the aPTT indicates that the patient may be at risk for bleeding.
B. While having a second IV may be useful for administering fluids or medications in case of a bleeding emergency, there is no immediate indication for IV 0.9 saline in this scenario. The priority is to assess the heparin dosage and aPTT before making additional IV arrangements.
C. It’s important to assess the IV site for signs of infiltration, especially since the patient is on heparin therapy. Infiltration can affect the effectiveness of the medication and cause complications, so this assessment is vital.
D. While it is important to verify lab results, the nurse should primarily focus on addressing the current situation regarding the heparin infusion and the patient’s anticoagulation status rather than confirming lab results with the lab technician at this moment.
E. While protamine sulfate is an antidote to heparin, it is not warranted based solely on the aPTT result of 37 seconds. The normal aPTT range is typically around 30-40 seconds, depending on the laboratory standards, and the aPTT may not indicate that the patient requires reversal of heparin at this time.

A. The client's fasting blood glucose levels (70-80 mg/dl) are within the normal range, and a post- prandial blood glucose level below 200 mg/dl is also considered well-controlled, particularly for someone on an intensified insulin regimen. The hemoglobin A1c level of 4.5% indicates excellent long- term glucose control, typically representing average blood glucose levels of around 90 mg/dl.
B. Hyperglycemia is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. Given the client's consistently normal fasting and post-prandial levels, they are not at an increased risk for hyperglycemia. Instead, they are maintaining their glucose levels well.
C. Insulin resistance typically manifests as elevated blood glucose levels despite adequate insulin levels or increased insulin requirements. In this case, the client's blood glucose levels are well-controlled, indicating that they are likely responding well to insulin therapy and are not showing signs of insulin resistance.
D. While the client’s blood glucose levels are well-controlled, the risk for hypoglycemia depends on various factors, including insulin dosage, timing, and food intake. However, consistently normal levels do not directly indicate a risk for hypoglycemia unless insulin doses are excessively high or meals are skipped. Therefore, this choice is not justified given the data provided.