A patient in the ICU requires intravenous insulin. The nurse is aware that:
1. insulin aspart or glargine can be administered IV.
2. any form of insulin can be used IV at the same dose ordered for subcutaneous administration.
3. insulin should never be given IV, and this order should be questioned.
4. only regular insulin can be administered IV.
Correct Answer: 4
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