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?

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

Hint

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