Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 16 units of regular insulin and 26 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The total number of insulin units is calculated by adding the units of regular insulin (16 units) and NPH insulin (26 units), resulting in 42 units to be administered together.