Calculate this patient’s total breakfast time dose of Novalo…
Calculate this patient’s total breakfast time dose of Novalog, rapid acting insulin based on the following information: blood glucose level before breakfast: 190. Patient consumed 2 sausage links, 1 yogurt, 6 oz coffee, and 1 slice of whole wheat toast with butter. Novalog Insulin Orders: ACHS insulin based on sliding scale blood glucose and carbohydrate intake. Sliding Scale Coverage for Blood Glucose Level /=350 mg/dL 15 units and notify ordering provider Carbohydrate Coverage for Carbohydrate Consumption 5 grams carbohydrates 1 unit of insulin Breakfast Tray Nutritional Information: Item Carbohydrates 6 oz. coffee 0 grams 2 sausage links 2 grams Strawberry yogurt 13 grams 2 slices whole wheat toast with butter 30 grams
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A nurse is reviewing the morning assessment of a patient with type 2 diabetes who receives insulin glargine 20 units subcutaneously once daily at bedtime. The patient’s morning findings are: Blood glucose: 88 mg/dL BP: 122/76 mmHg HR: 84 bpm Respiratory rate: 16/min Skin warm and dry States: “I feel good. I had dinner last night but didn’t eat breakfast yet.” Insulin lispro (Humalog) is also ordered before meals What is the most appropriate nursing action?
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