Pharmacological TherapiesPregunta 86 de 120
A nurse administers insulin lispro, a rapid-acting insulin. When should the nurse ensure the client is ready to eat?
a.Two hours after the injection
b.Within about 15 minutes of the injection
c.Only at bedtime
d.Meal timing does not matter
Explicación
Rapid-acting insulin such as lispro begins working within about 15 minutes, so food should be available promptly to prevent hypoglycemia.
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