Question

You're caring for a patient with diabetes who was admitted to your hospital with an elevated blood glucose level. She is on an insulin pump that is programmed to deliver one unit of insulin per hour through her intravenous (IV) line. Which of the following is a risk of this technology?

(A) The pump is dictating rather than facilitating your work.
(B) The pump could malfunction.
(C) There is no risk associated with the pump.
(D) A and B

Answer 1

The risk associated with the insulin pump technology in this scenario is that the pump is dictating rather than facilitating the healthcare provider's work, and the pump could malfunction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The risk associated with the insulin pump technology in this scenario is option (D) - A and B, meaning both (A) the pump is dictating rather than facilitating your work, and (B) the pump could malfunction.

The insulin pump is set to deliver one unit of insulin per hour through the IV line. This means that the pump is dictating the amount of insulin being infused rather than allowing the healthcare provider to adjust the dosage based on the patient's specific needs. Additionally, there is a risk of the pump malfunctioning, which could lead to over-delivery or under-delivery of insulin, resulting in potential complications for the diabetic patient.