A client is to receive Humalog (Lispro) insulin at breakfast. The nurse plans to administer the insulin _____ breakfast
a. 30 minutes before
b. 5 minutes before
c. with
d. after
ANS: B
Lispro has an onset of 5 minutes.
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a. from the area of least contamination to the area of most contamination. b. forcefully into the wound. c. gently over the skin into the wound. d. from a distance of about 12 inches.
The nurse reviews a health teaching for a client with Crohn's disease. Which instruction does the nurse provide for the client?
a. "You should have a colonoscopy every few years." b. "You should eat a diet that is high in pro-tein and fiber." c. "You should avoid heavy lifting and tight-fitting clothes." d. "You should take the Asacol whenever you have loose stools."
The correct method for counting respirations of an infant, a child, or an adult with an irregular rhythm is to:
1. count both inspiration and expiration. 2. count breathing for 15 seconds and multiply by 4. 3. observe the rise and fall of the chest, and count for 1 full minute. 4. have the client lie supine and observe the chest rise and fall for 1 minute.
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a. True b. False