A Patient Who Received 22 Units of Regular Insulin an Hour

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient who received 22 units of regular insulin an hour ago is now pale,sweaty,and has trembling hands,but is alert and able to talk.What is the nurse's best first action?

• A) Prepare to administer intravenous (IV) glucose immediately.
• B) Check the patient's blood glucose level immediately.
• C) Notify the prescriber or rapid response team immediately.
• D) Give the patient a snack containing protein and a complex carbohydrate immediately.

Understand the process and significance of reason giving in argument making.

Comprehend the role of truth in premises and claims within arguments.

Appreciate the importance of argument making in communal decision-making.

Understand the historical context and significance of the Iroquois Confederacy and land negotiations post-1784.

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Definitions:

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