Nur 114 dosage calculation proctored exam
Calculation
The patient is receiving insulin lispro for hyperglycemia per the following sliding scale. Prior to lunch, the patient's blood glucose (BG) is 297 mg/dL. How many units of insulin lispro will the patient receive via sliding scale? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Insulin Dose BG Reading O units <160 mg/dL 2 units 160-220 mg/dL 4 units 221-280 mg/dL 6 units 281-340 mg/dL 8 units 341-400 mg/dL
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Explanation & Rationale
Step 1: Blood glucose = 297 mg/dL Step 2: Find range on sliding scale: 281–340 mg/dL → 6 units Final Answer: 6
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