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Endocrine/Diabetes NCLEX Questions 572. An external insulin pump is prescribed for a client with DM and the client asks the nurse about the functioning of the pump. The nurse bases the response on which info about the pump? timed to release programmed doses of short-duration or NPH insulin into the bloodstream at specific intervals nuously infuses small amounts of NPH insulin into the bloodstream while regularly monitoring blood glucose levels surgically attached to the pancreas and infuses regular insulin into the pancreas, which in turn releases insulin into the bloodstream a small continues dose of short-duration insulin subcutaneously, and the client can self administer a bolus with an additional dose from the pump before each meal - correct answer 4. And insulin pump provides a small continuous dose of short - duration (rapid or short acting) insulin subcutaneously throughout the day and night, and the client can self-administered a bolus with an additional dose from the pump before each meal as needed. short - duration insulin is used in an insulin pump. And external pump is not attach surgically to the pancreas. 573. The client with a diagnosis of DKA is being treated in the ED. Which findings would the nurse expect to know as confirming this diagnosis? Select all that apply. ase in pH ose state , rapid breathing ased urine output ted blood glucose level plasma bicarbonate level - correct answer 3, 5, 6 In DKA, the arterial pH is lower than 7.35, plasma bicarbonate is lower than 15 mEq/L, The blood glucose level is higher than 250 mg/dL, and ketones are present in the blood and urine. The client would be experiencing polyuria, and Kussmaul's respirations would be present. A comatose state may occur if DKA is not treated, but coma would not confirm the diagnosis.