JGmomof2

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1. Insulin while NPO?

   JGmomof2 replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Med-Surg

   I agree, doc has final word. Be your patients advocate though and request that at least partial dose of BASAL is given, maybe even give the whole dose depending on procedure time, insulin resistance,past blood sugars following NPO status. After all...

2. Is giving meds early common??

   JGmomof2 replied to Bonnie86's topic in Med-Surg

   It is almost impossible to medicate your patient at 8, come back at nine,and then 10 kust for meds. Sure you'll be giving bedside care in there somewhere but I find that it is much easier to make a checklist and follow a plan (let that include group...