Question

A nurse comes in the morning to administer insulin to the patient, when the nurse checks blood glucose level it is 65 mg/dl should the nurse administer the insulin?

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Answer 1

Yes, The blood glucose levels of patient are usually low during the mornings and since an insulin is usually administered before a meal. The nurse would go ahead with administering the insulin.

However, the nurse would need to check if the patient has had an history of prolonged hypoglycemia then insulin would not be administered to the patient since the patient would become unconscious or even go into a coma.

Proper care should be given to hypoglycemic patients since insulin could be dangerous for them sometimes. Hence, blood glucose levels should be monitored frequently for these patients. The doctor would usually advise such patients to keep an handy sugar candy with them.

Insulin and meals are to be given to the patient during the same time. Insulin's are administered 15-20 mins before meals.

answered by: anonymous