The nurse giving Humulin R 20 U at 7 AM is aware that this drug will peak in:
1. 15 minutes.
2. 30 minutes.
3. 1 hour.
4. 2 hours.
1
Humulin R has its onset in about 15 minutes, but its peak is in 2 hours.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: 1013, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 10
TOP: Humulin R Insulin Peak KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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