A Child Receives a Combination of Regular and NPH Insulin

question 14

Multiple Choice

A child receives a combination of regular and NPH insulin at 8:00 AM.At 8:45 AM the breakfast trays have not yet arrived from the kitchen.What is the best action by the nurse?

• A) Notify the charge nurse.
• B) Give the patient a snack of graham crackers and milk.
• C) Ambulate the patient in the hall for a short time.
• D) Give the patient more insulin according to the sliding scale.

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