When administering Humalog insulin to the patient, the nurse should do which of the following?
A) Have the patient's meal tray available.
B) Have the patient begin the meal tray 30 minutes following the injection.
C) Feed the patient prior to administering the dose of insulin.
D) Watch for symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Ans: A
Feedback: Humalog's onset of action is 10 to 15 minutes. Because of its rapid action, patients should be instructed not to wait the usual 30 minutes after injection to eat.
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