The best candidate for treatment with a combination insulin such as Humulin 70/30 is the client who:
a. can use the prepared amount of regular and NPH units.
b. can adjust the amount of regular and NPH dosages.
c. has difficulty mixing insulins.
d. needs to learn how to administer insulins.
ANS: A
Clients must be able to take the predosed combinations since they may be required to mix a prescribed proportion.
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