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