The Physician Orders Intravenous (IV) Insulin for the Client with a Blood

question 7

Multiple Choice

The physician orders intravenous (IV) insulin for the client with a blood sugar of 56. The nurse administers insulin lispro (Humalog) intravenously (IV) . What does the best evaluation of the nurse reveal?

• A) The nurse could have given the insulin subcutaneously.
• B) The nurse should have contacted the physician.
• C) The nurse should have used regular insulin (Humalin R).
• D) The nurse used the correct insulin.

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