A Diabetic Patient Has a New Order for Inhaled Insulin

question 5

Multiple Choice

A diabetic patient has a new order for inhaled insulin (Exubera) . Which information about the patient indicates that the nurse should contact the patient before administering the Exubera?

• A) The patient has a history of a recent myocardial infarction.
• B) The patient's blood glucose is 224 mg/dl.
• C) The patient uses a bronchodilator to treat emphysema.
• D) The patient's temperature is 101.4° F.