Question

A patient presents to the emergency department with increased, labored respirations, fruity breath odor, and a blood glucose of 776 mg/dL. The patient discloses that he could no longer afford his insulin prescription. The patient is prescribed this series of orders. What is the priority nursing action?

Obtain IV access.
Inject insulin glargine (Lantus®) 200 units.
Administer 15 grams carbohydrate solution.
Prepare the patient for intubation.

Accepted Answer

Obtain IV access.

Answer

Inject insulin glargine (Lantus®) 200 units.

Answer

Administer 15 grams carbohydrate solution.

Answer

Prepare the patient for intubation.

Question 1 - Endocrine/​Hematology/​Gastrointestinal/​Renal/​Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN

Question 1 - Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN