A provider orders this sliding scale insulin protocol for a patient:
Administer insulin aspart (Humalog), subcut, before each meal,
Based on the following blood glucose (BG) levels:
BG level less than 110 mg/dL 0 units
BG level between 111 and 150 mg/dL 2 units
BG level between 151 and 170 mg/dL 4 units
BG level between 171 and 199 mg/dL 6 units
BG level over 200 mg/dL Call provider.
The patient's blood glucose just before breakfast is 132 mg/dL. How many units of insulin aspart (Humalog) will the nurse administer?
A) 0 units
B) 2 units
C) 4 units
D) 6 units

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The patient's blood glucose level is 132 mg/dL, which falls within the range of 111 to 150 mg/dL. According to the sliding scale insulin protocol provided, the correct dosage of insulin aspart (Humalog) to administer is 2 units.

A Provider Orders This Sliding Scale Insulin Protocol for a Patient