Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) who is receiving insulin lispro?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Insulin lispro, rapid-acting, peaks 1-2 hours post-dose, requiring meals shortly after administration to prevent hypoglycemia. Synchronizing meal timing with insulin is critical. Hypoglycemia checks, glucose sources, and monitoring are supportive but secondary.