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V@ndy87

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on: Jul 23, 2018
In administering an insulin injection to a client, the nurse anticipates that the injection of NPH (Humulin N) and regular (Humulin R) insulins will be administered via the _____ route.
 
  a. intradermal
  b. subcutaneous
  c. intramuscular
  d. intravenous

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the client the proper procedure for administration of insulin. The nurse should direct the client to use a _____ syringe.
 
  a. 2-mL
  b. 5-mL
  c. 40-unit insulin
  d. 100-unit insulin


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Jevvish

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

ANS: B
Insulin is injected into the subcutaneous tissue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A 100-unit insulin syringe is the only insulin syringe currently used.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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