The client has an order for 30 U of U-500 insulin. The nurse is using a U-100 syringe and will draw up and administer how many units?
a. 5 U
b. 6 U
c. 10 U
d. 30 U
B
U-500 insulin is five times as strong as U-100 insulin. Therefore the amount of U-500 insulin should be divided by five (30 units of U-500 insulin รท 5 = 6 units of insulin to draw into a U-100 syringe).
5 U is the incorrect dosage.
10 U is the incorrect dosage.
30 U is the incorrect dosage.
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