The nurse administered insulin lispro (Humalog) to the client at 0800. When would the nurse reassess the client's blood glucose level to monitor for hypoglycemia?
1. 0900 and 1100
2. 1000 and 1400
3. 1400 and 1800
4. 1200 and 1600
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The nurse should assess for hypoglycemia from 60 to 180 minutes after injection.
Rationale 2: The nurse should assess for hypoglycemia from 60 to 180 minutes after injection.
Rationale 3: The nurse should assess for hypoglycemia from 60 to 180 minutes after injection.
Rationale 4: The nurse should assess for hypoglycemia from 60 to 180 minutes after injection.
Global Rationale: The nurse should assess for hypoglycemia from 60 to 180 minutes after injection; therefore, it is appropriate to reassess between 0900 and 1100. The other answer options are not within the correct time range for hypoglycemia to occur.
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