A client receives insulin lispro at 8 a.m. The nurse would be alert for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia at about which time?
A) 8:15 a.m.
B) 9 a.m.
C) 10 a.m.
D) 11 a.m.
Ans: B
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Insulin lispro reaches its peak action in 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Therefore, the client's greatest risk for hypoglycemia would be during this time or about 9 a.m. Onset of action occurs in 5 to 10 minutes, so the drug would begin being effective at this time.
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