A nurse is preparing to administer morning insulin to a client who has a prescription for 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneous daily. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe?

Step 1: Identify the insulin doses Regular insulin = 14 units NPH insulin = 28 units Step 2: Add the doses together 14 + 28 = 42 units Step 3: Prepare the total dose in one syringe The nurse should draw up the total 42 units using proper technique (typically regular first, then NPH, to avoid contamination).