Author Question: The nurse is instructing a client on the speed in which some insulins take effect. During these ... (Read 29 times)

SO00 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is instructing a client on the speed in which some insulins take effect. During these instructions, the nurse should include that which of the following insulins has the fastest peak?

1. Glargine
2. Lispro
3. NPH
4. Regular

Question 2

The nurse, caring for a client diagnosed with pyelonephritis, realizes that common risk factors for the development of this disorder include all of the following EXCEPT:

1. urinary retention.
2. urinary calculi.
3. prostate gland hypertrophy.
4. orthostatic hypotension.

beccamahon · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Lispro (Humalog) is classified as an ultra-short-acting insulin that peaks in 30 to 90 minutes after subcutaneous injection. Regular is a short-acting insulin that peaks in 2 to 4 hours. NPH peaks in 4 to 12 hours. Glargine takes effect in 2 to 4 hours and has no peak.

Answer to Question 2

4
One of the causes of pyelonephritis is urinary retention. Causes of urinary retention are prostate gland hypertrophy, masses, urinary calculi, or ureteral obstruction. Orthostatic hypotension does not cause pyelonephritis.