Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy ( 51 Questions)
A client with type 1 diabetes is prescribed an insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio (ICR) of 1:10. How should the nurse explain this dosing to the client?
An insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio (ICR) of 1:10 means that for every 1 unit of insulin, the client should consume 10 grams of carbohydrates to help manage postprandial glucose levels.
Injecting 10 units of insulin for every 1 gram of carbohydrates would result in excessive insulin dosing and potential hypoglycemia.
Consuming 10 units of insulin for every 1 unit of carbohydrates would lead to excessive insulin administration and hypoglycemia.
Injecting 1 unit of insulin for every 10 grams of carbohydrates would result in insufficient insulin dosing and potentially high blood glucose levels.
An insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio (ICR) of 1:10 means that for every 1 unit of insulin, the client should consume 10 grams of carbohydrates to help manage postprandial glucose levels.
Incorrect choices:
b. Injecting 10 units of insulin for every 1 gram of carbohydrates would result in excessive insulin dosing and potential hypoglycemia.
c. Consuming 10 units of insulin for every 1 unit of carbohydrates would lead to excessive insulin administration and hypoglycemia.
d. Injecting 1 unit of insulin for every 10 grams of carbohydrates would result in insufficient insulin dosing and potentially high blood glucose levels.