The nurse will administer parenteral insulin to a patient who will receive a mixture of NPH (Humulin NPH) and regular (Humulin R). The nurse will give this medication via which route?
a. Intradermal
b. Intramuscular
c. Intravenous
d. Subcutaneous
ANS: D
Insulin is given by the subcutaneous route. Only regular insulin may be given IV.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).