Question

A client is admitted to the emergency department in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with a blood glucose level of 485 mg/dL. The client is prescribed an initial dose of 25 units insulin IV. Which type of insulin will be most likely be administered

Answer 1

Regular insulin

Step-by-step explanation:

Regular insulin is a fast insulin. After being applied, its onset of action takes between half an hour and its maximum effect occurs between two to three hours after application. It is usually used to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, diabetes complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma.