The nurse gave a diabetic child an injection of Humalog insulin at 0700. At what time would it be most important to check on the child?
A.
0715
B.
0800
C.
0930
D.
1200
ANS: B
The peak action of humalog insulin is in 55 minutes, so the most appropriate time to check on the child is at 0800.
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