Posted: June 1st, 2018

If Simon’s BS before lunch is 265, how much insulin will you administer based on the sliding scale order?

1. Use the Provided Sliding Scale to answer questions for Administration of Insulin

1. a. If Simon’s BS before lunch is 265, how much insulin will you administer based on the sliding scale order? 21

1. b. If lunch tray comes at 1200, what time will you administer the

insulin? 11.45                                                                                        

1. What insulin reaction would you be most concerned about after administering the

Regular insulin to Simon?                                               

1. d. Specify the signs and symptoms of this acute complication?

1. e.At what time would Simon be at most risk for this adverse reaction?

The next morning, the MD changed Simon’s insulin sliding scale order to Insulin lispro.

1. f. If Simon’s BS at 0700 is 208 mg/dL. How much insulin will you administer based on the sliding scale order (Use same sliding scale for Regular insulin and change Regular insulin to Insulin lispro)

7 unit

1. g. If breakfast tray comes at 0800, what time will you administer the insulin?

1. At what time would Simon be at risk for s/s/ or hypoglycemia after administration of

Insulin Lispro?                                                                                          

1. 1. What oral antidiabetic medication was prescribed for Simon? Discuss their action and nursing implication