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jman1234

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A client is ordered to receive insulin subcutaneously. What is the order of administration?
 
  1. Draw up the insulin.
  2. Clean the skin with alcohol.
  3. Insert the needle.
  4. Count to five.
  5. Pinch the skin.
  6. Remove the needle.
  7. Inject the medication.
  8. Verify the doctor's ordered dosage.

Question 2

A client is to receive Humalog (Lispro) insulin at breakfast. The nurse plans to administer the insulin _____ breakfast.
 
  a. 30 minutes before
  b. 5 minutes before
  c. with
  d. after


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS:
8, 1, 2, 5, 3, 7, 4, 6

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Lispro has an onset of 5 minutes.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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