The nurse has to administer Humulin R 18 units subcutaneously and NPH 35 units subcutaneous daily at 7:30 AM
What is the correct order for drawing up these medications?
1) Inject into the Humulin R vial 18 units of air
2) Inject into the NPH vial 35 units of air
3) Withdraw 18 units of Humulin R insulin
4) Withdraw 35 units of NPH insulin
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 2, 4, 3
C) 2, 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 1, 4, 3
C
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