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The diabetic client receives an injection of insulin glargine. What is the duration of insulin glargine?

15 minutes

2 to 4 hours

18 to 24 hours

6 to 14 hours

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A) This is not the correct duration for insulin glargine. Insulin glargine has a much longer duration.

B) The duration of 2 to 4 hours is too short for insulin glargine.

C) Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin with a duration of 18 to 24 hours.

D) The duration of 6 to 14 hours is too short for insulin glargine.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A) Elevated temperature is not a typical reason to withhold morphine unless there are other concerns, such as infection.

B) Elevated blood pressure alone is not a reason to withhold morphine, but it should be considered in the context of the overall clinical picture.

C) A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute with low oxygen saturation indicates respiratory depression, which is a significant concern and a reason to withhold morphine.

D) An elevated heart rate alone is not a reason to withhold morphine, but it should be considered in the context of the overall clinical picture.

A. My child may need to take a gastric acid suppressor while taking steroids. B. Prolonged steroid use may lead to addiction. C. Prolonged steroid use causes children to grow prematurely tall because they enhance growth. D. Steroids cause weight loss and dehydration in children because they cause type 1 diabetes.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a) The need for a gastric acid suppressor is not a common consideration when taking steroids.

b) Prolonged steroid use does not typically lead to addiction.

c) Prolonged steroid use, particularly in children, may lead to enhanced growth and potentially premature tall stature.

d) Steroids may cause weight gain rather than weight loss, and they do not typically cause type 1 diabetes.

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The diabetic client receives an injection of insulin glargine. What is the duration of insulin glargine?

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Correct Answer is C

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