A client receives 8 units of regular insulin at 0730. When should the nurse should be most alert for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

"Between 0930 and 1130."

"Between 1130 and 1330."

"Between 0930 and 1030.

"Between 1130 and 1930."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Regular insulin typically reaches its peak action 2 to 4 hours after administration. Since the insulin was given at 0730, the nurse should be most alert for signs of hypoglycemia between 0930 and 1130 when the insulin is most effective in lowering blood glucose.
B. This time frame is too late for peak action, as regular insulin's peak typically occurs earlier, between 2 to 4 hours after administration.
C. While this is within the range of insulin’s peak effect, it doesn't account for the full duration of potential hypoglycemia. The best window for observing symptoms would extend until 1130.
D. Hypoglycemia is most likely to occur during the peak action of the insulin, which is earlier, not this extended time frame.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas either does not produce any insulin or produces very little insulin. Insulin is necessary to help regulate blood sugar levels by allowing glucose to enter cells. In type 2 diabetes, the body may not respond to insulin effectively (insulin resistance), or the pancreas may not produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs. Either way, insulin production or function is impaired, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.
B. The pancreas does not break down glycogen. Instead, the liver breaks down glycogen into glucose when blood sugar is low. The pancreas's role in diabetes is primarily related to insulin production or secretion, not the breakdown of glycogen.
C. Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that signals the liver to release glucose when blood sugar is low. In diabetes, the issue is typically with insulin production or the body’s response to insulin, not an overproduction of glucagon.
D. This statement is confusing. The liver does not absorb insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the problem is typically insulin resistance, meaning the body’s cells, including those in the liver, do not respond properly to insulin. In type 1 diabetes, the issue is a lack of insulin production.

Correct Answer is ["35"]

Explanation

Insulin syringes are commonly marked in units rather than milliliters (mL). If it's a U-100 insulin syringe, each marking represents 1 unit. The plunger in the image above is at 35 indicating 35 units of insulin.

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A client receives 8 units of regular insulin at 0730. When should the nurse should be most alert for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

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How many units is the arrow pointing to on the syringe below? Enter numeric value only

Correct Answer is ["35"]

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