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."
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.
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