A medical nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. The patient's medication administration record includes the administration of regular insulin three times daily
Knowing that the patient's lunch tray will arrive at 11:45, when should the nurse administer the patient's insulin?
A) 10:45
B) 11:15
C) 11:45
D) 11:50
Ans: B
Feedback:
Regular insulin is usually administered 20–30 min before a meal. Earlier administration creates a risk for hypoglycemia; later administration creates a risk for hyperglycemia.
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