The Health Care Provider Orders 4 Units of Regular Insulin

question 31

Short Answer

The health care provider orders 4 units of regular insulin and 10 units of NPH insulin subcutaneous before breakfast.The nurse draws the regular insulin into the syringe and is preparing to draw the NPH insulin into the same syringe.When finished,the syringe should contain _________ units.

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Definitions:

Type A

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-driven ambition, impatience, and urgency, often linked to stress and heart disease.

Type B

A personality type characterized by a more relaxed, less time-urgent, and less competitive approach to life compared to Type A.

Adaptive

The process of adjusting to new conditions or environments, often improving fitness or functionality in response.

Stressed

The feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure.