A client is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis.
The emergency room nurse should anticipate the administration of:
A . Humulin N
B . Humulin R
C . Humulin U
D . Humulin L
Answer: B
Explanation:
(A) Intermediate-acting insulin is not indicated in an emergency.
(B) Regular insulin is rapid acting and indicated in an emergency situation.
(C) Long-acting insulin is not indicated in an emergency situation.
(D) Intermediate-acting insulin is not indicated in an emergency situation.