Author Question: The client is to receive Humulin NPH 56 units subcutaneously every morning hour before breakfast. ... (Read 61 times)

WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

The client is to receive Humulin NPH 56 units subcutaneously every morning hour before breakfast. Which dosage and syringe is correct for the nurse to administer the medication?

A) 1 mL syringe drawn up with Humulin NPH at the 0.56 mL mark
B) 3 mL syringe drawn up with Humulin NPH at the 0.56 mL mark
C) Insulin 100 unit syringe drawn up with Humulin NPH at the 56 unit mark
D) Insulin 50 unit syringe drawn up with Humulin NPH at the 50 unit mark

Question 2

The client is to receive Humulin R 15 units subcutaneously daily at 7:30 am. Which syringe should the nurse use to administer the medication?

A) 3 mL
B) Insulin 50 unit
C) Insulin 100 unit
D) 1 mL precision