Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing to administer a regular insulin IV bolus to a client. The primary health care provider (PHCP) has prescribed an initial bolus dose of 0.1 unit/kg. The client weighs 242 lbs. How much regular insulin should the nurse administer to the client as an IV bolus?
Correct answer
11
Rationale
Convert 242 lbs to kg: 242 ├À 2.2 = 110 kg. Calculate dose: 110 kg ├ù 0.1 unit/kg = 11 units. Thus, 11 units of regular insulin should be administered.