Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The nurse is planning care for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. When planning administration for rapid-acting insulin Lispro, the nurse knows to administer it during which timeframe based on the onset of action?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Lispro should be administered 15-30 minutes before meals to match its rapid onset of action, aligning with post-meal blood glucose rise.