The physician writes orders for the client with diabetes mellitus. Which order should the nurse clarify with the healthcare provider?
A. Lantus insulin 20U BID
B. Administering regular insulin 30 minutes prior to meals
C. Five units of Humalog/10 units NPH daily
D. Metformin (Glucophage) 1000 mg per day in divided doses
Answer: A
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The nurse is reviewing infection-prevention
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Which factors would be considered in the first steps in developing an effective patient classification system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Planned procedures b. Ethnic diversity of patients c. Clinical competency of staff d. Educational level of nurses e. Age of patients