Question 12 and 13 12. Use the insulin "sliding scale" below to determine how much insulin you will give to a patient whoseblood glucose is 320. Order: Give Humulin R Unit-100 insulin subcutaneously for blood glucose levels asfollows:Glucose less than 160 - no insulinGlucose 160-220 - 2 unitsGlucose 221-280-4 unitsGlucose 281-340 -6 unitsGlucose 341-400-8 unitsGlucose more than 400 - hold insulin and call MD stat13. Show on the syringe what you would give for the answer shown in question 12.10204050

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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12. Use the insulin "sliding scale" below to determine how much insulin you will give to a patient whose
blood glucose is 320. Order: Give Humulin R Unit-100 insulin subcutaneously for blood glucose levels as
follows:
Glucose less than 160 - no insulin
Glucose 160-220 - 2 units
Glucose 221-280-4 units
Glucose 281-340 -6 units
Glucose 341-400-8 units
Glucose more than 400 - hold insulin and call MD stat
13. Show on the syringe what you would give for the answer shown in question 12.
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Insulin is given to patients who are suffering from diabetes mellitus. In such patients, there is a deficiency of insulin which leads to an increase in the glucose level so as to control the level of glucose-insulin is administered.

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