A Client Is Receiving Intravenous Regular Insulin to Treat Diabetic

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client is receiving intravenous regular insulin to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.The nurse determines that the client is having the safest rate of decline of blood glucose if the level drops no more than what amount in 1 hour?

• A) 25 mg/dL
• B) 50 mg/dL
• C) 100 mg/dL
• D) 200 mg/dL

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