A patient with type 1 diabetes reports mixing NPH and insulin aspart to allow for one injection. The nurse should inform the patient that:
1. this is an acceptable practice.
2. these two forms of insulin are not compatible and cannot be mixed.
3. mixing these two forms of insulin may increase the overall potency of the products.
4. the short-acting agent should be switched to Ultralente if agents are mixed.
Correct Answer: 1
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