NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) NCLEX-RN Question # 208 Topic 21 Discussion
NCLEX-RN Exam Topic 21 Question 208 Discussion:
Question #: 208
Topic #: 21
An IDDM client’s condition stabilizes. He begins to receive a daily injection of NPH insulin at 6:30 AM. The nurse can most likely expect a hypoglycemic reaction to occur that same day at:
(A) This time describes the time of onset of NPH insulin’s action, rather than its peak effect. (B) NPH insulin, an intermediateacting insulin, usually begins to lower serum glucose levels about 2 hours after administration. The action of NPH insulin peaks 8–14 hours after administration. It has a 20–30 hour duration. (C) The time stated is not the time of peak action for NPH insulin administered at 6:30 AM. (D) The time stated is not the time of peak action for NPH insulin administered at 6:30 AM.
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