Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which is indicated by the client's symptoms of confusion, flushed appearance, and acetone odor on the breath.