Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
History and PhysicalThe client is a 26-year-old female with acute appendicitis. She has a 12-year history of type 1 diabetes and no other significant medical histor The appendectomy was completed without issue, and the client will be admitted to the surgical floor to recover.
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Rationale
Verifying carbohydrate counting ensures glycemic control, and administering prescribed insulin glargine maintains basal insulin levels. Restarting IV fluids is unnecessary without indication, insulin lispro requires an order, and mixing lispro with glargine alters pharmacokinetics.