A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Has an Insulin Order

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 1 diabetes has an insulin order for NPH insulin, 35 U, to be given at 0700.The patient has also been instructed not to take anything by mouth (NPO) in preparation for laboratory work that will not be drawn until 1000.What action should the nurse implement?

• A) Give the insulin as ordered.
• B) Give the insulin with a small snack.
• C) Inform the charge nurse.
• D) Hold the insulin until after the blood draw.

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Definitions:

Ascending Colon

Portion of the colon between the small intestine and the right colic flexure.

Falciform Ligament

Fold of peritoneum extending to the surface of the liver from the diaphragm and anterior abdominal wall.

Greater Omentum

A large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach, playing important roles in immune responses and fat storage.

Lesser Omentum

Peritoneal fold passing from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and to the upper border of the duodenum for a distance of approximately 2 cm beyond the pylorus.