Insulin and hypoglycemia
NCLEX-RN glossary · Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies
Definition
A high-alert situation where blood glucose falls below 70 mg/dL due to the pharmacodynamic effects of insulin exceeding metabolic needs.
Insulin and hypoglycemia in plain English
Severe hypoglycemia is a neurological emergency that can progress rapidly to seizures, brain damage, and death. A common mistake is administering mealtime insulin to a client who is NPO or acutely vomiting without adjusting the plan to provide a glucose source.
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