Question

The nurse has an order to administer a mixed regular insulin and insulin NPH injection to a client with type I diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions indicates appropriate preparation of the insulin?

Accepted Answer

Draw up the regular insulin first followed by the insulin NPH.

Answer

Draw up each insulin individually, mix in a separate container and draw into a new syringe.

Answer

Draw up the insulin NPH first followed by the regular insulin.

Answer

Refuse to mix the insulin as these insulins cannot be mixed in the same syringe.

Question 30 - Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam