Order: Humulin N 30 units and Humulin R via sliding scale, subcutaneous ac breakfast. Patient's morning capillary blood glucose is 14.2 mmol/L.

Insulin Sliding Scale
Capillary Blood Glucose
Insulin to Administer
0-3.9 mmol/L

Call MD

4.0-7.9 mmol/L

4 units

8.0-13.9 mmol/L

8 units

14-19.9 mmol/L

10 units

20 mmol/L or higher

Call MD

 

 

The nurse will give ____ total units

The nurse will administer two types of insulin: 

1. **Humulin N** (a long-acting insulin) - 30 units as prescribed.
2. **Humulin R** (a short-acting insulin) based on the sliding scale for a blood glucose of 14.2 mmol/L, which falls in the range of 14-19.9 mmol/L. According to the sliding scale, 10 units of Humulin R will be administered.

**Total units = Humulin N (30 units) + Humulin R (10 units) = 40 units.**

So, the nurse will give **40 total units** of insulin.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:
1. What is the difference between Humulin N and Humulin R?
2. Why is insulin administered subcutaneously?
3. How does a sliding scale insulin regimen work?
4. What are the risks of giving too much insulin?
5. How can different types of insulin affect blood glucose levels?

**Tip:** When using a sliding scale insulin regimen, it's important to monitor blood glucose levels regularly to avoid hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

Order: Humulin N 30 units and Humulin R via sliding scale, subcutaneous ac breakfast. Patient's morning capillary blood glucose is 14.2 mmol/L.

Insulin Sliding Scale
Capillary Blood Glucose
Insulin to Administer
0-3.9 mmol/L - Call MD
4.0-7.9 mmol/L - 4 units
8.0-13.9 mmol/L - 8 units
14-19.9 mmol/L - 10 units
20 mmol/L or higher - Call MD

The nurse will give ____ total units.

Learn how to calculate the total insulin dosage for a patient with a blood glucose level of 14.2 mmol/L, using both Humulin N and a sliding scale for Humulin R. This problem involves basic arithmetic and dosage calculation, suitable for Grades 9-12.

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