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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Adult

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A female adult patient was admitted with a chief complaint of body weakness and was formerly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The physician orders 30 units of insulin to be incorporated in an IV of glucose and water. The nurse understands that the only insulin compatible to use is:

Humulin N
Humulin R
Lente
Ultralente

Explanation

Answer - B - The nurse understands that the only insulin compatible to use is humulin R. This type of insulin acts rapidly and is compatible with intravenous solutions. Others are all not compatible with intravenous solutions.

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