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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client has a prescription for regular insulin 4 units and NPH insulin 12 units subcutaneous. Identify the steps the nurse should take when mixing the two types of insulin.

Correct Answer: D,A,B,C

Rationale: The correct steps for mixing regular and NPH insulin are as follows:
D: Inject 12 units of air into the NPH insulin vial - This step prevents a vacuum from forming in the vial.
A: Inject 4 units of air into the regular insulin vial - Balances the pressure in the vial.
B: Draw up 4 units of the regular insulin into the syringe - Withdraw the regular insulin first to avoid contamination.
C: Draw up 12 units of the NPH insulin into the syringe - Finally, draw up the NPH insulin.
These steps ensure accurate dosing and prevent contamination.
Incorrect choices:
E: No step provided.
F: No step provided.
G: No step provided.
These choices are incorrect as they do not provide any guidance on the correct procedure for mixing the two types of insulin.

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