Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy ( 51 Questions)
A client is prescribed insulin therapy and is experiencing hypoglycemia. The nurse prepares to administer glucagon. How should the nurse explain the dosing of glucagon?
Glucagon is administered differently from insulin injections and is intended for emergency use during severe hypoglycemia.
Glucagon is not available in oral tablet form due to its protein nature, which would be broken down in the digestive system.
Glucagon is administered as an injection, usually subcutaneously or intramuscularly, to rapidly raise blood glucose levels during severe hypoglycemia.
Glucagon is not typically administered intravenously but rather through subcutaneous or intramuscular injection for rapid action.
Glucagon is administered as an injection, usually subcutaneously or intramuscularly, to rapidly raise blood glucose levels during severe hypoglycemia.
Incorrect choices:
a. Glucagon is administered differently from insulin injections and is intended for emergency use during severe hypoglycemia.
b. Glucagon is not available in oral tablet form due to its protein nature, which would be broken down in the digestive system.
d. Glucagon is not typically administered intravenously but rather through subcutaneous or intramuscular injection for rapid action.