A client has a sliding scale for insulin dosage. The order is for Humulin R every 6 hours as follows:
Accuchecks every 6 hours
BG 0–180 mg/dL no coverage
BG 181 mg/dL–240 mg/dL 2 units subcutaneously
BG 241 mg/dL–300 mg/dL 4 units subcutaneously
BG 301 mg/dL–400 mg/dL 6 units subcutaneously
BG > 400 mg 8 units subcutaneously and call the physician
At 11 AM the client's Accucheck reading was 242 mg/dL. How many units of Humulin R insulin would the client receive?
A) 2 units subcutaneously
B) 4 units subcutaneously
C) 6 units subcutaneously
D) 8 units subcutaneously and call the physician
B
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