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?
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