Question

The nurse should implement which interventions for a kid older than 2 with type I DM who has glucose level of 60?

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1. Give regular insulin
2. encourage the kid to ambulate
3. give a tsp. of honey
4. provide electrolyte replacement therapy IV
5. Wait 30 minutes and confirm the blood glucose reading
6. prepare to give glucagon Sub Q if unconscious

Answer 1

The nurse should implement the interventions of giving regular insulin, providing electrolyte replacement therapy IV, and preparing to give glucagon Sub Q if the child is unconscious.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should implement the following interventions for a child older than 2 with type 1 diabetes (DM) who has a glucose level of 60:

1. Give regular insulin: Regular insulin is typically administered to lower blood glucose levels in individuals with type 1 DM.
2. Provide electrolyte replacement therapy IV: Electrolyte imbalances can occur in individuals with low blood glucose levels, and IV electrolyte replacement therapy can help restore balance.
3. Prepare to give glucagon Sub Q if unconscious: Glucagon is a hormone that raises blood glucose levels and can be administered if the child becomes unconscious due to severe hypoglycemia.

Encouraging ambulation, giving a teaspoon of honey, and waiting 30 minutes to confirm the blood glucose reading are not appropriate interventions for a child with a glucose level of 60.