Problem:
Doctor's correction scale orders for a diabetic client as follows: Administer Lantus 20 units SQ ac breakfast every day. Sliding scale coverage with Novorapid SQ ac meals and HS 0-10 = no additional insulin required 10.1-13 = 2 units of Novorapid 13.1-16 = 4 units of Novorapid 16.1-19 = 6 units of Novorapid Any capillary glucose over 19 call physician. If the client's capillary glucose was 16.6 at lunch, what would the nurse prepare? • a. The nurse would prepare Lantus 20 units SQ in one syringe and Novorapid 6 units SQ in a separate syringe • b. The nurse would prepare Novorapid 6 units SQ in one syringe Oc. The nurse would hold insulin, notify doctor and await new orders • d. The nurse would administer Lantus 20 units SQ and Novorapid 6 units SQ in one syringe