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⚠️ 1 ML DOES NOT EQUAL 1 UNIT! ⚠️

This is one of the deadliest medication errors in nursing. Why? Because the standard insulin concentration is U-100 (100 units/mL). Drawing up 1 mL is equal to 100 units, which can lead to severe or even fatal hypoglycemia.

Hypoglycemia Sx: "Cold & Clammy, Give Them Candy"

👉 Pallor

👉 Tachycardia

👉 Sweating

👉 Confusion

‼️ Insulin is also a high-alert med that REQUIRES another nurse to confirm drug, dose, and concentration.

SAVE THIS POST and review these extra safety tips before your next med pass! 💊

XO Mama Bear Nurse Amanda 🧸

#nursingschool #mederror #medicationerror #nursingstudent #futurenurse #clinicalrotations #nursingschooltips #patientsafety #insulin #medmath #nclex

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melissamagorian5

I have been a t1d for 5 years now having 100 instead of 1 would kill you in 30 min

I’m in school to become and MA, and this was one of the first skills we learned for medication management

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