A patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed a sliding scale…
A patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed a sliding scale for insulin administration. The sliding scale orders are as follows: Blood glucose 150-199 mg/dL: 2 units Regular insulin Blood glucose 200-249 mg/dL: 4 units Regular insulin Blood glucose 250-299 mg/dL: 6 units Regular insulin Blood glucose 300-349 mg/dL: 8 units Regular insulin Blood glucose 350-399 mg/dL: 10 units Regular insulin The patient is also prescribed 20 units of NPH insulin to be administered every morning. The patient’s blood glucose level before breakfast is 275 mg/dL. How many total units of insulin should the nurse administer?
Read DetailsThe color of a certain species of beetle is determined by a…
The color of a certain species of beetle is determined by a single gene. Two beetles homozygous for green coloration (meaning they have two copies of the green allele) produce a single offspring with brown coloration. Brown color must have appeared in this offspring as a result of
Read DetailsBecause natural populations tend to produce more individuals…
Because natural populations tend to produce more individuals than can be supported by the environment, individuals must compete for resources. Some individuals are better competitors than others, meaning that not all individuals will survive. In turn, some individuals will have higher fitness than others. This describes:
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