Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Practice Question

The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of regular insulin to a client based on a sliding scale. The client’s blood glucose is 320 mg/dL. The sliding scale orders 6 units of regular insulin for a blood glucose of 301–350 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: the sliding scale indicates 6 units for a blood glucose of 320 mg/dL, so the dose is correct

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