NCLEX-RN · Question #759
When preparing insulin for IV administration, the nurse identifies which kind of insulin to use?
The correct answer is C. Regular. (A, B, D) Intermediate-acting and long-acting preparations contain materials that increase length of absorption time from the subcutaneous tissues but cause the preparation to be cloudy and unsuitable for IV use. Human insulin must be given SC. (C) Only regular insulin can be…
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When preparing insulin for IV administration, the nurse identifies which kind of insulin to use?
Options
- ANPH
- BHuman or pork
- CRegular
- DLong acting
How the community answered
(34 responses)- B6% (2)
- C91% (31)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
(A, B, D) Intermediate-acting and long-acting preparations contain materials that increase length of absorption time from the subcutaneous tissues but cause the preparation to be cloudy and unsuitable for IV use. Human insulin must be given SC. (C) Only regular insulin can be given IV.
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