A client has an order for insulin to cover dietary carbohydr…
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A client hаs аn оrder fоr insulin tо cover dietаry carbohydrates. How many units of insulin should be administered based on 1 unit of Novolog insulin for each 15 grams carbohydrate consumed at breakfast? For breakfast, the client ate: 6 ounces oatmeal 12 ounces of coffee ½ medium banana 3 ounces of orange juice 2 slices bacon 6 ounces skim milk 6 ounces of sugar free yogurt Use the following chart to calculate how many units of insulin will be needed to cover the consumed carbohydrates. Note: the chart shows a single serving of carbohydrate-containing foods, which equals 15 grams: Grains 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Bagel (white or whole wheat) 1/2 of a small Bread (white or whole wheat) 1 slice (1 ounce) Bun (white or whole wheat) 1/2 of a small Crackers, round butter style 6 Dry cereal, unsweetened 6 ounces English muffin 1/2 of a small Hot cereal (oatmeal, grits, etc.) 3 ounces cooked Macaroni, noodles, pasta or spaghetti 3 ounces cooked Pancakes and waffles 1 (4-inch diameter) Pizza crust, thin 1/8 of a 12-inch pizza Rice (white or brown) 3 ounces cooked Fruits 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Apple 1 small Banana 1/2 medium Blackberries/Blueberries 4 ounces Canned fruit (in light syrup or juice) 3 ounces Cantaloupe 6 ounces cubed Grapes 17 small Orange 1 small Peach 1 small Pear 1 small Strawberries 10 ounces whole 100% Fruit 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Apple juice 3 ounces Cranberry juice 2 ounces Grape juice 2 ounces Orange juice 3 ounces Dairy Products 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Milk (skim or 1% fat) 6 ounces Yogurt (plain, light or sugar-free) 6 ounces
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