The nurse administered NPH insulin to a patient with diabetes at 7 AM. At what time would the nurse expect the patient to be most at risk for a hypoglycemic reaction?
A) 10 AM
B) Noon
C) 4 PM
D) 10 PM
Ans: C
Feedback: NPH is an intermediate-acting insulin that peaks 8 to 12 hours after administration. Because the nurse administered NPH insulin at 7 AM, the patient is at greatest risk for hypoglycemia from 3 PM to 7 PM.
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