Which type of insulin should the nurse anticipate to administer intravenously to a client with a blood glucose of 563?
A. Insulin aspart (NovoLog)
B. Insulin isophane (NPH)
C. Insulin regular (Humulin R).
D. Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Answer: C
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