The MD orders insulin lispro 17 units subcutaneous. The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?

Step 1: The ordered dose is 17 units. Step 2: The concentration of the insulin is 100 units/mL. Step 3: To find the volume to administer, divide the ordered dose by the concentration: 17 units ÷ 100 units/mL = 0.17 mL. Final answer: The nurse will administer 0.17 mL.