Problem
Mr. Hendrickson age 61 is a retired engineer who has been married 36 years and has a wife, 2 adult children, and 3 grandchildren. He is fairly active socially and physically. Mr. Hendrickson has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 just 1 year ago. He is presently taking a short acting and intermediate acting type of insulin. Respond to the following questions:
• What assessments are required for the medications Mr. Hendrickson is taking and what is the rationale for each assessment?
• What major cautious or contraindications should be taken into consideration for Mr. Hendrickson's medications? Why?
• What is the rationale for knowing the peak times for insulin?