Mr. Walker will receive regular insulin . the nurse monitors for the onist of action in approximately ...
- A. 5 to 10 minutes.
- B. 150to 20 minutes
- C. 30to 60 minutes
- D. 1 to 2 hours.
The correct answer is C. 30 to 60 minutes.
Here's the reasoning:
- Regular insulin has a relatively fast onset of action, typically within 30 to 60 minutes after injection.
- Option A (5 to 10 minutes) is too fast for regular insulin. It's more likely the onset time for rapid-acting insulins like Humalog or Novolog.
- Option B (15 to 20 minutes) is still a bit too fast for regular insulin, although it might be closer than option A.
- Option D (1 to 2 hours) is too slow for regular insulin. It's more likely the peak action time for regular insulin, not the onset.
Therefore, based on the properties of regular insulin, the nurse should expect to see the onset of action within 30 to 60 minutes after Mr. Walker receives the injection.
