An IDDM client's condition stabilizes. He begins to receive a daily injection of NPH insulin at 6:30 AM. The nurse can most likely expect a hypoglycemic reaction to occur that same day at:

The correct answer is B. 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. (A) This time describes the time of onset of NPH insulin's action, rather than its peak effect. (B) NPH insulin, an intermediateacting insulin, usually begins to lower serum glucose levels about 2 hours after administration. The action of NPH insulin peaks 8-14 hours after…

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A8:30 AM-10:30 AM
B2:30 PM-4:30 PM
C7:30 PM-9:30 PM
D10:30 PM-11:30 PM

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(A) This time describes the time of onset of NPH insulin's action, rather than its peak effect. (B) NPH insulin, an intermediateacting insulin, usually begins to lower serum glucose levels about 2 hours after administration. The action of NPH insulin peaks 8-14 hours after administration. It has a 20-30 hour duration. (C) The time stated is not the time of peak action for NPH insulin administered at 6:30 AM. (D) The time stated is not the time of peak action for NPH insulin administered at 6:30 AM.

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