NURS 325 Exam 3 Study Guide Questions with complete Solutions
signs and treatment of hypoglycemia Correct Answer-sweating , trembling, tachycardia, cool/clammy administer 15-20g of simple carb if alert// 1mg glucagon IM or subq if pt not alert enough to swallow// in acute settings, may push 20-50ml 50% dextrose IV push signs and treatment of hyperglycemia Correct Answer-excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination administer insulin as prescribed//additional insulin prn Blood glucose levels (fasting plasma glucose) Correct Answer-normal: 70-99 mg/dL low: <70 mg/dL high: >/=126 mg/dL **IF glucose <70, administer hypoglycemic treatment then recheck blood sugar every 15 min until 70. Rapid insulin Correct Answer-lispro/aspart/glulisine
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