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Nursing Considerations for Insulin Administration (Lippincott Solutions, 2022; Perkins, 2017) Ensuring the type of insulin, unit dose, and syringe are correct. Ensuring that when combining insulins in a syringe, they are compatible. Rolling and inverting the bottle gently prior to drawing up insulin; do not shake. Monitoring patients closely for signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Assessing for symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Monitoring body weight over time. Monitoring blood sugars every 6 hours, monitor A1C every 3-6 months. Assessing for contraindications and cautions for the use of insulin. Teaching patients how to self-administer insulin. Ensuring patient compliance. Ensure the type of insulin, unit dose, and syringe are correct. When combining insulins in a syringe, ensure they’re compatible. ... No contraindications as it is a replacement hormone. However, close monitoring is needed among pregnant and lactating women to adjust the dose accordingly. ...
Ensuring the type of insulin, unit dose, and syringe are correct.
Ensuring that when combining insulins in a syringe, they are compatible.
Rolling and inverting the bottle gently prior to drawing up insulin; do not shake.
Monitoring patients closely for signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
Assessing for symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
Monitoring body weight over time.
Monitoring blood sugars every 6 hours, monitor A1C every 3-6 months.
Assessing for contraindications and cautions for the use of insulin.
Teaching patients how to self-administer insulin.
Ensuring patient compliance.
Ensure the type of insulin, unit dose, and syringe are correct.
When combining insulins in a syringe, ensure they’re compatible. ...
No contraindications as it is a replacement hormone. However, close monitoring is needed among pregnant and lactating women to adjust the dose accordingly. ...
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