The nurse administers the client’s scheduled dose of insulin…
The nurse administers the client’s scheduled dose of insulin lispro (Humalog) as ordered by the healthcare provider at 0800. The meal trays are not delivered at 0800 and are not expected to arrive until 0850. The client’s blood glucose prior to insulin administration was 90 mg/dL. What will be the nurse’s next action?
Read DetailsA 25 year old female presents with complaints of foul smelli…
A 25 year old female presents with complaints of foul smelling urine, painful urination and pink tinged urine. She is in a monogamous relationship and uses barrier contraceptive method. STI testing was recently completed and was negative. The UA was positive for nitrates and WBCs. What is the first line treatment for her diagnosis?
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A 32-year-old male presents complaining of greenish penile discharge. He is very concerned because last weekend he attended a bachelor party and was unfaithful to his wife for the first and only time. The ACNP examines a smear of the discharge and finds gram negative diplococci and polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Given the history and clinical findings, the ACNP counsels the patient that he must tell his wife immediately because he likely has a condition that:
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will be going home on insulin aspart. The nurse will teach the client to observe for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia at the peak action time of this insulin. What is the peak action time of insulin aspart?
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