S. T. is a 53-year-old male patient who was admitted for treatment…

Question Answered step-by-step S. T. is a 53-year-old male patient who was admitted for treatment… S. T.  is a 53-year-old male patient who was admitted for treatment of hyperglycemia. Upon admission, his serum blood glucose level was 389 mg/dL. He had a Hemoglobin A1C drawn and it was 9%. S.T. says that he does now know why his blood glucose was so high because he has been following his diabetic diet and the highest level that he has had recently was 122 mg/dL.1.     What does the Hemoglobin A1C tell us and what does S.T.’s value mean? Prior to admission, S.T. was taking Metformin for his Type II Diabetes Mellitus. 2.     What is the mechanism of action of Metformin?The doctor adds Lispro insulin to S.T.’s regimen for discharge.  3.     What education must the nurse provide to S.T. about this insulin and how does it compare to Regular insulin? Health Science Science Nursing NUR 218 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)