The nurse is preparing to administer an intermediate-acting ...

[nummyann]

The nurse is preparing to administer an intermediate-acting insulin. An example of this type of insulin is:
 
  a. glulisine. c. ultralente.
  b. NPH. d. regular.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client the technique for mixing and administering regular and NPH insulin. The client demonstrates understanding when he responds:
 
  a. I can premix my morning dose of insulin the night before.
  b. If I draw up my evening insulins at the same time as my morning dose, I need to refrigerate the evening dose.
  c. I need to administer my insulins within 30 minutes after mixing them.
  d. I should always draw up the regular insulin after the NPH insulin.

[Yixagurpuldink]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Glulisine is rapid-acting.
B Correct: Lente and NPH are intermediate-acting.
C Incorrect: This is long-acting.
D Incorrect: This is short-acting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: These are not to be premixed by the client.
B Incorrect: These are not to be premixed by the client.
C Correct: This demonstrates client understanding, because after 30 minutes in the syringe together, NPH insulin alters the onset, peak, and duration of regular insulin.
D Incorrect: Regular insulin should always be drawn up before the NPH insulin.

[nummyann]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[ecabral0]

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