A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is prescribed insulin glargine (Lantus). What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
a. It can be inhaled.
b. It is not injectable.
c. It has no peak action time.
d. It has a duration of 24 hours.
e. It cannot be mixed with other insulin.
ANS: C, D, E
This insulin has not peak action time, lasts 24 hours, and cannot be mixed with any other insulins. B. Lantus is injected subcutaneously. A. It cannot be inhaled.
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