Question

A nurse receives a prescription to administer regular insulin U-500 to a client with diabetes mellitus. How will the nurse administer this medication?

Intravenously using an infusion pump

Subcutaneously using an insulin pump

Intramuscularly using a U-100 syringe

Subcutaneously using a U-500 syringe

Answer 1

The nurse will administer the regular insulin U-500 subcutaneously using a U-500 syringe.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse will administer the regular insulin U-500 subcutaneously using a U-500 syringe.

Regular insulin U-500 is a highly concentrated form of insulin and is used for patients with insulin resistance who require large doses of insulin.

The U-500 syringe is specifically designed to accurately measure and administer U-500 insulin to ensure the correct dosage is given.