Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy ( 51 Questions)
A client with diabetes is scheduled for surgery and will be fasting before the procedure. How should the nurse instruct the client about monitoring and adjusting insulin therapy on the day of surgery?
Continue with the regular insulin regimen as usual. It is important for the client to maintain blood glucose control even on the day of surgery. The nurse should advise the client to follow the regular insulin regimen unless otherwise instructed by the healthcare provider.
Skipping insulin doses can lead to hyperglycemia and unstable blood glucose levels, especially during fasting.
Decreasing the insulin dose without appropriate guidance can result in poor blood glucose control.
Stopping insulin therapy abruptly can lead to hyperglycemia and potential complications. Insulin adjustments should be made under healthcare provider supervision.
Continue with the regular insulin regimen as usual. It is important for the client to maintain blood glucose control even on the day of surgery. The nurse should advise the client to follow the regular insulin regimen unless otherwise instructed by the healthcare provider.
Incorrect choices:
b. Skipping insulin doses can lead to hyperglycemia and unstable blood glucose levels, especially during fasting.
c. Decreasing the insulin dose without appropriate guidance can result in poor blood glucose control.
d. Stopping insulin therapy abruptly can lead to hyperglycemia and potential complications. Insulin adjustments should be made under healthcare provider supervision.