A patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse about using a combination insulin product such as Humalog 75/25. The nurse will tell the patient that use of this product
a. depends on individual insulin needs.
b. is useful for patient with insulin resistance.
c. means less rotation of injection sites.
d. requires refrigeration at all times.
ANS: A
Combination products are convenient because the patient does not have to mix insulin, but the products depend on individual needs, since the doses are fixed. They are not used for patients with insulin resistance. Patients must continue to rotate injection sites. They do not require refrigeration after first use.
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