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A Blood Glucose Level (BGL) Of 120mg per dL120 \mathrm{mg} \text { per } \mathrm{dL}

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A blood glucose level (BGL) of 120mg per dL120 \mathrm{mg} \text { per } \mathrm{dL} is desired. The standing order for this patient is:
Give 1 unit of insulin for every 10mg10 \mathrm{mg} above 120mg per dL120 \mathrm{mg} \text { per } \mathrm{dL} .
Give 1 unit of insulin for every 10 g10 \mathrm{~g} carbohydrates (CHO) consumed.
Calculate the total number of units of insulin that will be required for a BGL reading of 140mg per dL140 \mathrm{mg} \text { per } \mathrm{dL} and 21 g CHO 21 \mathrm{~g} \text { CHO } consumed. Round answers to the nearest whole number.

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