A patient with type 1 diabetes has an insulin order for NPH insulin, 35 U, to be given at 0700 . The patient has also been instructed not to take anything by mouth (NPO) in preparation for la-boratory work that will not be drawn until 1000
What action should the nurse implement? a. Give the insulin as ordered.
b. Give the insulin with a small snack.
c. Inform the charge nurse.
d. Hold the insulin until after the blood draw.
D
Holding the insulin to adhere to the NPO order is appropriate. The patient will not be getting food until after the laboratory work; consequently, the insulin will not be needed until then. Giv-ing the insulin as ordered will create a possibility of hypoglycemia before the blood is drawn. Giving a snack to a patient who is NPO is inappropriate.
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