Which of the following insulin administration regimens is most likely to result in stable blood glucose levels for a client with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes?

A) One large dose of long-acting insulin each day before breakfast
B) Intermediate-acting insulin at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM with rapid-acting insulin before each meal
C) Six to eight small doses of rapid-acting insulin each day, with capillary monitoring before each
D) Long-acting insulin twice daily (breakfast and bedtime), with intermediate-acting insulin in the afternoon


Ans: B
Feedback:
With multiple daily injections (MDIs), the basal insulin requirements are met by an intermediate- or long-acting insulin administered once or twice daily. Boluses of rapid- or short-acting insulin are used before meals. Serial injections of short- or rapid-acting insulin are not typically used.

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