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The best candidate for treatment with a combination insulin such as Humulin 70/30 is the client who:
 
  a. can use the prepared amount of regular and NPH units.
  b. can adjust the amount of regular and NPH dosages.
  c. has difficulty mixing insulins.
  d. needs to learn how to administer insulins.

Question 2

A client is ordered to receive insulin glargine (Lantus) insulin. The nurse plans the client's care based on the fact that Lantus:
 
  a. does not peak.
  b. is less expensive.
  c. is short acting.
  d. requires multiple injections per day.


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

ANS: A
Clients must be able to take the predosed combinations since they may be required to mix a prescribed proportion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Lantus is evenly distributed over a 24-hour duration of action; thus, it is administered once a day, usually at bedtime.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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