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Ordered: Humulin R 6 U per hr IV infusion Recheck the blood glucose level in 1 hour and notify the prescriber's office. Available: 100 units Humulin R in 100 mL NS How many milliliters per hour will the nurse set on the infusion pump?
 
  a. Estimated flow rate:
  b. DA equation:
  c. Evaluation:
  d. Why should diet beverages not be given if hypoglycemic reaction is suspected or occurring?
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a. Estimate: 6 mL per hour
b.
c. Equation is balanced. Only mL per hour remains. Note: If the concentration is 1:1, such as 100 mL, mL per hour will equal the ordered units per hour.
d. Dextrose is needed to elevate blood glucose levels. Diet beverages contain dextrose substi-tutes, which do not affect blood glucose promptly or adequately.
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