Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer a client's daily dose of NPH insulin at 0730. The nurse should expect this type of insulin to peak within which of the following timeframes after administration?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
4 to 14 hr: NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin with an onset of 1-2 hours, a peak between 4-14 hours, and a duration of 16-24 hours.