A patient with type 1 diabetes is eating breakfast at 0730. Blood sugars are on a sliding scale and are ordered AC and HS
The patient's blood sugar level is 317. Which of the following formulations of insulin should the nurse prepare to administer?
a. No insulin should be administered.
b. NPH
c. 70/30 mix
d. Regular
ANS: D
Regular insulin is indicated for sliding scale coverage.
Insulin is definitely indicated for this high blood sugar level.
NPH is used for scheduled insulin coverage and is a longer acting insulin.
A 70/30 mix is also used for scheduled insulin coverage.
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