When Mixing Regular and Intermediate Insulins, Which One Should Be

question 20

Short Answer

When mixing regular and intermediate insulins, which one should be drawn up first?

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Definitions:

Patient's Safety

The reduction of risk of unnecessary harm to an acceptable minimum in the healthcare setting, ensuring the well-being of patients.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where undesirable feelings or emotions are attributed to others instead of oneself.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable thoughts or feelings with their opposites.