The nurse should include which statement when teaching a patient about insulin glargine [Lantus]?
A. "You cannot mix this insulin with any other insulin in the same syringe."
B. "You should inject this insulin just before meals because it is very fast acting."
C. "You can mix this insulin with neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin to enhance its effects."
D. "The duration of action for this insulin is approximately 8 to 10 hours, so you will need to take it twice a day."
Answer: A. "You cannot mix this insulin with any other insulin in the same syringe."
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