A client is ordered to receive insulin subcutaneously. What is ...

[jman1234]

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

[momolu]

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.

[jman1234]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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