NCLEX RN Exam Questions Practice Question
A new diabetic is learning to administer his insulin. He receives 10 units of NPH insulin and 12 units of regular insulin each morning. Which of the following statements reflects understanding of the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When mixing regular and NPH insulin in one syringe, regular (clear) insulin is drawn first to prevent contamination of the regular insulin vial with NPH (cloudy). They can be mixed, so two injections are unnecessary.
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