NRSG198 - Insulin Regular - Drug card PDF

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Insulin Regular

Classification: Short-Acting Insulin

Action

Regular insulin is the regulation of glucose metabolism.

Nursing Interventions

 Use insulin exactly as directed. Follow all

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Thorough health history including allergies, medication use, alcohol and substance use Baseline vitals, intake and output Assess for potential contraindications and drug interactions Thorough pain assessment, including PRQRST components Check dosages carefully

directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.

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Check Blood sugar before giving insulin injection.

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Uses

Expected Outcomes

Side Effects

Health Teaching

Regular insulin works by lowing levels of glucose in the blood. Insulin Regular is short acting and starts to

work within 30 minutes after injected. Along with peaking in 2 to 3 hours. This insulin keeps working up to 8 hours.  low blood sugar  swelling in your hands or feet  weight gain  thickening or hollowing of the skin where medicine was injected 

You should not use insulin if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia.

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Promoting understanding of diabetes type 1 and 2 along with the treatment regimen.

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Regular insulin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old. This medicine should not be used to treat type 2 diabetes in a child of any age.

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Teach patient how to check blood glucose levels, how to draw up insulin and properly administer the dosage.

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Example Names

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Notify your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Humulin 70/30 Novolin 70/30 ReliOn/Novolin 70/30 Relion Novolin 70/30 Innolet...