D5 1/2NS for Diabetic with Pneumonia

Published

Would this be an appropriate solution?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in retired LTC.

Schoolwork?

We'd like to see YOUR thoughts FIRST so we can help guide your logic. Tell us what YOU've discovered and then posters here will most likely be glad to assist you.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Med-Tele; ED; ICU.

Well, a diabetic who isn't taking in much nutrition will certainly benefit from receiving intravenous dextrose.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

OP, why or why not would this be appropriate?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Pedi.

What do the labs show? Is this a type 1 or type 2 diabetic? On insulin?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion