Multiple Choice
The nurse is teaching a patient how to mix 5 units of regular insulin and 15 units of NPH insulin in the same syringe.The nurse determines that further instruction is needed if the patient does which of the following?
A) Injects 5 units of air into the regular insulin vial first and withdraws 5 units of regular insulin.
B) Injects 15 units of air into the NPH insulin vial but does not withdraw the medication.
C) Withdraws 5 units of regular insulin before withdrawing 15 units of NPH insulin.
D) Calculates the combined total insulin dose as 20 units after withdrawing the regular insulin from the vial.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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