A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin.
Administer the insulin within 20 min of preparing it.
Ensure the NPH insulin is drawn into the syringe first.
use two separate syringes to mix the insulin.
The Correct Answer is A
A-Injection of air ensures that the accurate dose is withdrawn into the syringe
B-It is not necessary to administer within 20 min, it should, however, be administered within 24 hours.
C-Short-acting insulin should be drawn first to ensure that the short-acting insulin is not contaminated with the long-acting or intermediate one.
D- Insulin types can be mixed in the same syringe, provided the short-acting insulin is drawn up first.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Diuretics decrease potassium reabsorption in the renal tubules leading to urinary loss. hypokalemia can lead to an apparent overdose of digoxin even if the dose is within the therapeutic range. taking a high ceiling diuretic leads to hypokalemia which worsens digoxin toxicity. It is essential to monitor potassium levels in clients taking digoxin to prevent complications.
B, C, D- These histories do not predispose to digoxin toxicity
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
The provider should be consulted as other oral alternative exist. It is important for the nurse to understand his or her role as a client’s advocate. In this, role, she should acknowledge the client’s concerns and address the issues without coercing or threatening the client.
A- This does not respect client’s autonomy
B- This statement is inappropriate as the nurse should not use threats to induce fear
C- This statement fails to appreciate the client’s concerns
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