2. Physicians Orders: Measure blood glucose levels before ev…

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2. Physiciаns Orders: Meаsure blооd glucоse levels before every meаl and at bedtime. When insulin is given before bedtime, the blood glucose must be checked in 2 hours. If the blood glucose is:   Less than 150 mg/dL,   give 0 units Novolin R   150 to 200 mg/dL, give   4 unit Novolin R   201 to 250 mg/dL, give   7 units Novolin R   251 to 300 mg/dL, give   10 units Novolin R   Greater than 301 mg/dL, give 14 units and call physician immediately   The nurse has performed a FSBS at bedtime and the patient's glucose level is 322.  Determine the amount of insulin and list any action the nurse should take based on the blood glucose results.

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