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Dr. Shrunk orders intravenous (IV) insulin for Rita. a client with a blood sugar of 563. Nurse AJ administers insulin lispro (Humalog) intravenously (IV). What does the best evaluation of the nurse reveal? Select all that apply.

Asked by Santepro, Last updated: Aug 25, 2024

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Answered Sep 25, 2018

The nurse should have contacted the physician.
The nurse should have used regular insulin (Humulin R).

Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be given intravenously (IV). The nurse did not use correct insulin as it was not regular insulin. Contact the provider to clarify the order. regular insulin is the only insulin that can be given intravenously (IV). The nurse cannot give the insulin subcutaneously when it is ordered to be given intravenously (IV).
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