The Physician Writes Orders for the Client with Diabetes Mellitus

question 17

Multiple Choice

The physician writes orders for the client with diabetes mellitus. Which order would the nurse validate with the physician?

• A) Lantus insulin 20U BID
• B) Administering regular insulin 30 minutes prior to meals
• C) 5 units of Humalog/10 units NPH daily
• D) Metformin (Glucophage) 1000 mg per day in divided doses

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