Asked by Camryn Council on Jun 09, 2024
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The health care provider orders 4 units of regular insulin and 10 units of NPH insulin subcutaneous before breakfast.The nurse draws the regular insulin into the syringe and is preparing to draw the NPH insulin into the same syringe.When finished,the syringe should contain _________ units.
NPH Insulin
An intermediate-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, characterized by its cloudy appearance and typically injected under the skin.
Regular Insulin
A form of insulin with a short duration of action, used in the treatment of diabetes to help control blood sugar levels.
- Ascertain the correct practices for preparing and implementing assorted injections (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
- Articulate the procedures for preparing medications from various container forms, including ampules and vials.
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Bryce BabbelJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
14
The combined units of insulin are determined by adding the number of units of both insulins together (4 units of regular + 10 units of NPH = 14 units).
The combined units of insulin are determined by adding the number of units of both insulins together (4 units of regular + 10 units of NPH = 14 units).
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the correct practices for preparing and implementing assorted injections (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
- Articulate the procedures for preparing medications from various container forms, including ampules and vials.