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What was the primary objective of the study at the regional hospital in New South Wales, Australia?
What was the primary objective of the study at the regional hospital in New South Wales, Australia?
- To explore nurses' decision-making and practice related to insulin administration (correct)
- To evaluate the efficacy of intensive insulin therapy in surgical patients
- To compare the effectiveness of conventional treatment with intensive insulin therapy
- To investigate the relationship between hypoglycemia and poor outcome in ICU patients
What was the target blood glucose range in the intensive insulin therapy group in the NICE-SUGAR trial?
What was the target blood glucose range in the intensive insulin therapy group in the NICE-SUGAR trial?
- 81-108 mg/dl (correct)
- 90-120 mg/dl
- 80-110 mg/dl
- 70-90 mg/dl
What is a major concern associated with intensive insulin therapy, particularly in critically ill patients?
What is a major concern associated with intensive insulin therapy, particularly in critically ill patients?
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypoglycemia (correct)
What was the outcome of the randomized controlled trial comparing intensive insulin therapy with conventional treatment?
What was the outcome of the randomized controlled trial comparing intensive insulin therapy with conventional treatment?
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What is the primary challenge in managing glycemia in critically ill patients?
What is the primary challenge in managing glycemia in critically ill patients?
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What is the significance of the SPRINT trial in the context of intensive insulin therapy?
What is the significance of the SPRINT trial in the context of intensive insulin therapy?
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