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Title: The nurse is administering a dose of rapid-acting insulin at 0800 to an insulin-dependent pediatric ... Post by: andi on Feb 6, 2018 The nurse is administering a dose of rapid-acting insulin at 0800 to an insulin-dependent pediatric client. Based on when the insulin peaks, when will the client be at greatest risk for a hypoglycemic episode?
1. At about noon 2. Between bedtime and breakfast the next morning 3. Between lunch and dinner 4. Around 0930 Title: The nurse is administering a dose of rapid-acting insulin at 0800 to an insulin-dependent pediatric ... Post by: helpmeacm on Feb 6, 2018 Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Rapid-acting insulin peaks 3090 minutes after administration. An injection given at 0800 would peak around 0930. |