Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin subcutaneously before he eats breakfast at 08:00 am. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Administering insulin at 07:30 allows it to take effect before breakfast, preventing hyperglycemia.