Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for NPH insulin 10 units and regular insulin 15 units subcutaneously. After injecting 10 units of air into the NPH insulin vial, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Injecting air into the regular insulin vial follows the sequence for mixing insulins (air into NPH, air into regular, withdraw regular, then NPH), preventing contamination and ensuring accurate dosing.