13. Insulin
2 points
When would you give a rapid acting insulin?
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14. Answer
Right before the patient is going to eat.
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15. Glycemia
1 point
What is the difference between hypo and
hyperglycemia?
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16. Answer
Hyperglycemia occurs when the patient blood sugar
is greater than 140.
Hypoglycemia occurs when a patient’s blood sugar is
less than 60.
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17. Glycemia
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What are two signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
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19. Reference
Semb, S. (2004). Nursing management diabetes
mellitus. In Y. Geen & Randall (eds.), Medical-
Surgical Nursing. (6th ed. p 1268-1290). St. Louis,
MI, Mosby Publishing Company.
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