Hesi lpn exit proctored exam
Calculation
The practical nurse (PN) is giving medications to a client who was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. After checking the fingerstick glucose at 1630, which dose of insulin should the PN administer? (Enter numeric value only) (Click on each chart tab for additional information. Please be sure to scroll to the bottom right corner of each tab to view all information contained in the client's medical record
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Explanation & Rationale
Identify the capillary blood glucose (CBG) reading at 1630. CBG at 1630 = 295 mg/dL. Refer to the Insulin aspart (Novolog) sliding scale prescription to find the corresponding dose for the glucose reading. Sliding Scale Range: 251-300 mg/dL Corresponding Dose: give 8 units The dose of Insulin aspart (Novolog) to administer is 8 units.
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