Question

The nurse is taking care of a patient admitted with hyperglycemia who receive 2 units of regular insulin subcutaneous every 5 hours. The drug is supplied in vial containing 50 units/mL how many milliliter should the nurse prepare to give per dose?

Answer 1

Given:

Amount taken every 5 hours = 2 units

The drug contains 50 units/mL .

Let's determine the amount if mL per dose the nurse must give.

Since the patient receives 2 units every 5 hours and the supplied dosage is 50 units/mL, the amount of mL the nurse must prepare to give will be:

$\frac{2\text{ units}}{50\text{ units/mL}}=0.04\text{ mL}$

Therefore, the nurse should prepare to give 0.04 mL per dose.

ANSWER:

0.04 mL