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

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

A Blood Glucose Level (BGL) of 120 Mg Per DL