[Expert Solution]: A nurse is planning to administer insulin…

A nurse is planning to administer insulin to a client with type 2 diabetes. The client receives regular insulin using sliding scale as well as fast acting insulin for carbohydrate coverage. Review the MAR, Orders, POCT blood glucose, and see below for the patient’s dinner intake. The client consumed the following for dinner: 8 oz pork chop ( 0 g ), 1.5 cup mashed potatoes ( 55.5 g ), 2 tbs butter ( 0 g ), 1 cup steamed broccoli ( 7 g ), and 1 cup sauteed zucchini (6g). What is the total number of units of insulin the nurse will plan to administer to the client? (round to the LOWEST whole number)