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Which combination of insulins should the nurse question if ordered by the provider?

Regular and Humulin N

Regular and Novolin N

Lantus and Humulin N

Humulin R and Novolin N

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Incorrect. Regular insulin (short-acting) and Humulin N (intermediate-acting) can be mixed.

B. Incorrect. Regular insulin and Novolin N are compatible.

C. Correct. Lantus (glargine) is a long-acting insulin that should never be mixed with other insulins.

D. Incorrect. Humulin R (short-acting) and Novolin N (intermediate-acting) can be mixed.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Milk and turkey slices. – Incorrect. Milk can inhibit iron absorption, and turkey is not a rich source of iron.

B. Fish and cottage cheese. – Incorrect. Cottage cheese is low in iron, and while some fish contain iron, they are not the best sources.

C. Spinach and beef. – Correct Answer. Both are excellent sources of iron, which helps improve hemoglobin levels in iron-deficiency anemia.

D. Yogurt and mozzarella. – Incorrect. Dairy products do not provide significant iron and may inhibit its absorption.

A. The patient states having nasal congestion. B. The patient's blood pressure becomes elevated. C. The patient's bladder becomes distended. D. The patient states having a severe headache.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The patient states having nasal congestion. – Incorrect. Nasal congestion is a symptom of autonomic dysreflexia, not a trigger.

B. The patient’s blood pressure becomes elevated. – Incorrect. Hypertension is a symptom of autonomic dysreflexia, not the cause.

C. The patient’s bladder becomes distended. – Correct Answer. Bladder distention is the most common trigger of autonomic dysreflexia, a life-threatening condition causing sudden hypertension, bradycardia, and severe headache. Immediate intervention is needed, such as catheterizing the bladder.

D. The patient states having a severe headache. – Incorrect. A severe headache is a symptom of autonomic dysreflexia, not a cause.

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