The patient received regular insulin 10 units subcutaneously at 8:30 pm for a blood glucose level of 253 mg/dl. The nurse plans to monitor this patient for signs of hypoglycemia at which of the following peak action times?
A. 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm
B. 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm
C. 12:30 am to 1:30 am
D. 2:30 am to 4:30 am
Answer: B. 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm
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