A nurse prepares to administer insulin lispro (Humalog) to a…
A nurse prepares to administer insulin lispro (Humalog) to a patient before breakfast with a blood glucose of 119 mg/dL (WNL). The patient is AAOX4, denies any pain or nausea/vomiting. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?
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The health care provider prescribes lactulose 30 g PO BID for a client experiencing constipation. The medication is available as 10 g per 15 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer per dose? Enter the numerical answer in the blank below. Do not add decimals or labels. [BLANK-1] mL
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A client reports taking calcium carbonate tablets several times each day for a month for heartburn. The client states, “The medication works for a while, but then the heartburn comes back even worse.” What should the nurse identify as the most likely cause?
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