A client is ordered blood glucose finger sticks TID before meals with regular insulin coverage based on a corrective action sliding scale. When using the corrective action scale, which of the following statements are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
a. All corrective action scales are identical in range and correlating dosages.
b. Always check the physician's order carefully to determine the exact dosage of insulin.
c. Be extremely careful in giving the right insulin and right dosages. If in doubt, call the pharmacist
d. Dosages and correlating scales may vary with each individual client.
e. Insulin should be given, even if the patient is NPO.
b. Always check the physician's order carefully to determine the exact dosage of insulin.
c. Be extremely careful in giving the right insulin and right dosages. If in doubt, call the pharmacist
d. Dosages and correlating scales may vary with each individual client.
FEEDBACK:
a. Corrective action scales vary in range and correlating dosages.
b. Always check the physician's order carefully to determine the exact dosage of insulin. .
c. Be extremely careful in giving the right insulin and right
d. Dosages and correlating scales may vary with each individual client. .
e. Insulin may need to be held if the patient is NPO to avoid a hypoglycemic reaction.
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