RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is receiving long-acting daily insulin for blood glucose management. The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following types of insulin?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Glargine insulin is a long-acting insulin that provides consistent basal glucose control for up to 24 hours. B. NPH insulin is intermediate-acting, not long-acting. C. Regular insulin is short-acting, used for meal coverage or acute hyperglycemia. D. Insulin aspart is rapid-acting, used for postprandial glucose control.
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