70. What time of day would a nurse expect to see signs of hypoglycemia in a client following NPH insulin given at 7:30 a.m.?
70. What time of day would a nurse expect to see signs of hypoglycemia in a client following NPH insulin given at 7:30 a.m.?
Test-Taking Tip
Recognize expected effects—look for an intermediate time period.
Content Area: Adult Health, Endocrine; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Analysis; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies/Medication Administration
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Answer 1 is incorrect because this time period would be more likely with regular or fast-acting insulin. Answer 2 is correct because NPH is an intermediate-acting insulin with peak effects between 6 and 12 hours after administration. Answer 3 is incorrect because this time period would be more likely with long-acting insulin. Answer 4 is incorrect because this time period would be more likely with long-acting insulin.
