Insulin types, hypoglycemia vs hyperglycemia, DKA, and nursing priorities
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What are the signs of hypoglycemia?
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Shakiness, sweating, tachycardia, confusion, pallor, irritability, hunger
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What are the signs of DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)?
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Kussmaul respirations, fruity breath, dehydration, abdominal pain, nausea, altered LOC
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What is the onset of rapid-acting insulin (lispro/aspart)?
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15 minutes onset, peak 1-2 hours, duration 3-5 hours
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What is the onset of regular insulin?
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30-60 minutes onset, peak 2-4 hours, duration 6-8 hours
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What is the onset of NPH insulin?
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1-2 hours onset, peak 4-12 hours, duration 18-24 hours
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When mixing insulins, which is drawn up first?
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Clear before cloudy (regular before NPH)
