units of insulin do you give your patient?
2007-08-29 15:20:09 · 11 answers · asked by sallyj 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
This is just a homework question I am not using this advice on patients
Thanks
2007-08-29 15:36:09 · update #1
I am not sure I understand what you mean by dg? That is not a medical abbreviation that is standard nor is it something I have seen used.
2007-08-29 15:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 is 1.5 x 20 so 1.5 x 2 units would be 3 units
a safe option would be just 2 units , and retest at a suitable interval.
dont use this as advice if you are actually treating a patient. Contact the Doctor and ask for assistance.
2007-08-29 15:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by mark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 units.
2007-08-29 15:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by git r done 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
insulin will in no way raise blood sugar levels. average blood sugar of 200 is not as terrible as a higher average, however, she is still at risk for long term complications. you need to discuss with your mother and her doctor about adding a little more insulin to correct those highs. she may also need a long acting insulin. is your mother a type 1 or type 2?
2016-05-17 04:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to the homework question is 3 units. I also don't know what dg is. Ask your teacher if this is a realistic order it wouldn't work for me.
2007-08-29 16:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3 units.
you can make a point to say in your homework that you can give half units if you use syringes and if you use a pen some pens have 1/2 markings too. If you needed to break it down farther.
2007-08-30 04:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by BAR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 units unless you have an order that states "2 units for every 20 OR PART THERE OF..."
2007-08-29 15:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by cheyenne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know what you are doing, don't do anything! Find someone that knows! Call the doctor and ask this question.
2007-08-29 15:30:12 · answer #8 · answered by puanani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
230 is way too high. i will give 5 units of clear.
2007-08-29 15:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
1.5 units, right? 1.5 x 20 = 30.
2007-08-29 15:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋