A client is prescribed the insulin with the least rapid onset. Which insulin will the nurse administer to this client?
1. Glulisine
2. Regular
3. Aspart
4. Lispro
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The onset of glulisine is around 15 minutes.
Rationale 2: The onset of regular insulin is 30–60 minutes.
Rationale 3: The onset of aspart is is around 15 minutes.
Rationale 4: The onset of lispro is around 15 minutes.
Global Rationale: The onset of regular insulin is 30–60 minutes. The remaining forms of insulin may act is as little as 5 minutes up to 30 minutes. Most are around 10-15 minutes.
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