A Patient Is Demonstrating the Technique for Mixing Regular and NPH

question 46

Multiple Choice

A patient is demonstrating the technique for mixing regular and NPH insulins in the same syringe.A nurse evaluates that further instruction is required if the patient first:

• A) Aspirates and injects air equal to the regular insulin dose into the vial first and withdraws the regular insulin
• B) Aspirates and injects air equal to the NPH insulin into the vial but does not withdraw the medication
• C) Withdraws the proper amount of NPH insulin before withdrawing the regular insulin
• D) Calculates the combined total of insulin after withdrawing the NPH insulin

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