Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Practice Question
Question
The nurse is caring for a client receiving morphine and is focused on insulin administration scenario 1. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Answer choices
- A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
- B. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
- C. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.
- D. Match insulin timing to meals and blood glucose results.
Correct Answer
D. Match insulin timing to meals and blood glucose results.
Explanation
The priority action for insulin administration is to match insulin timing to meals and blood glucose results. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.
Question details
- Difficulty: hard
- Domain: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
- Objective: insulin administration