Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
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The nurse is preparing to administer both regular and NPH insulin to a client with diabetes. Place in sequence the correct method for completing this task.
Correct answer
C, D, B, A
Rationale
To prevent contamination: Inject air into regular insulin vial (C), then NPH vial (D). Withdraw regular insulin (B), then NPH insulin (A). Regular insulin is clear, drawn first to avoid clouding with NPH.