A patient will be taking U-500 insulin. The nurse is reviewing the use of this drug. Which of these statements are true?
A) U-500 insulin is 5 times stronger than U-100 insulin.
B) U-500 insulin syringes must be used when giving U-500 insulin.
C) U-500 syringes can deliver 500 units of insulin.
D) Each line on a U-500 syringe measures 5 units of U-500 insulin.
E) U-500 insulin delivers a smaller dose of insulin in a single injection.
Answer:
A) U-500 insulin is 5 times stronger than U-100 insulin.
B) U-500 insulin syringes must be used when giving U-500 insulin.
D) Each line on a U-500 syringe measures 5 units of U-500 insulin.
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