Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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
C
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. Glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia checks, and glucose sources are supportive but secondary.