A hospital patient with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is ordered Humulin R on a sliding scale. Based on the patient's blood glucose reading, the nurse administered 8 units of insulin at 07:45
The nurse recognizes the need to follow up this intervention and will reassess the patient's blood glucose level when the insulin reaches peak efficacy. The nurse should consequently check the patient's blood glucose level at what time? A) 08:15
B) Between 08:45 and 09:45
C) Between 09:45 and 10:45
D) Between 11:15 and 11:45
C
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Humulin R peaks between 2 and 3 hours after administration.
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