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At 0745, the nurse is preparing to administer lispro insulin to her patient. The UAP reports a blood glucose of 80, and that the patient is nauseated. Which is the best course of action for administering the insulin?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) who has a blood glucose level of 510mg/dL. Which priority intervention should the intensive care nurse implement?

In the diabetic client, which areas of the body are especially vulnerable to vascular changes? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for the client admitted 6 hours ago in a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). Which assessment warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

At 0745, the nurse is preparing to administer lispro insulin to her patient. The UAP reports a blood glucose of 80, and that the patient is nauseated. Which is the best course of action for administering the insulin?

The nurse may observe which of the following symptoms in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?

For which of the following blood sugars would the nurse administer a “fast sugar”?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) who has a blood glucose level of 510mg/dL. Which priority intervention should the intensive care nurse implement?

The nurse may observe which of the following symptoms in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?

The nurse is assigned to client with diabetes. The client is found unresponsive with a blood sugar reading of 42 and has an IV running.  Which is the most appropriate action?