A client is on a sliding scale (correction scale) for insuli…
A client is on a sliding scale (correction scale) for insulin dosages at meals and at bedtime (AC and HS). The order is for Humulin Regular U-100 subcutaneously (SQ) AC and HS as follows: Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL) Regular Insulin Less than 70 mg/dL Call MD 70- 200 mg/dL No Coverage 201-250 mg/dL 2 units 251-300 mg/dL 4 units 301-350 mg/dL 6 units 351-400 mg/dL 8 units Greater than 400 mg/dL Call MD The client’s blood sugar at 12 noon was 301. How much insulin should be administered? [BLANK-1]
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