Question

a nurse is administering insulin glulisine 10 units subcutaneously at 0730 to an adolescent client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. the nurse should anticipate onset of action of the insulin at which of the following times? 0800 0745 0900 1030

Explanation:

Insulin glulisine is a rapid - acting insulin. Its onset of action is 15 - 30 minutes after subcutaneous injection. If injected at 0730, 15 - 30 minutes later would be around 0745.

Answer:

B. 0745