A patient with type 1 diabetes reports mixing NPH and insulin to allow for one injection. The nurse should inform the patient that
a. this is an acceptable practice.
b. these two forms of insulin are not compatible and cannot be mixed.
c. mixing these two forms of insulin may increase the overall potency of the products.
d. the short-acting agent should be switched to Ultralente if agents are mixed.
ANS: A
NPH insulin is the only insulin suitable for mixing with short-acting insulins, such as insulin aspart (NovoLog).
These insulins are compatible and are mixed frequently for management of diabetics.
The overall potency of each insulin is not increased by mixing them together.
Ultralente is not used any longer in the United States.
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