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Type 1 Diabetes

The nurse administered 20 units of NPH intermediate- acting insulin to a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 1630. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Give the client the bedtime snackEnsure the client eats the evening mealPerform a glucometer check at 1800Check the client's urine for ketones

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ExplanationCorrect answer : The intermediate-acting insulin peaks in 6–8 hours, and the client needs glucose to prevent hypoglycemia; therefore, the client needs to eat a bedtime snack.

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