A client is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis.

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A client is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis.

The emergency room nurse should anticipate the administration of:
A . Humulin N
B . Humulin R
C . Humulin U
D . Humulin L

Answer: B

Explanation:

(A) Intermediate-acting insulin is not indicated in an emergency.

(B) Regular insulin is rapid acting and indicated in an emergency situation.

(C) Long-acting insulin is not indicated in an emergency situation.

(D) Intermediate-acting insulin is not indicated in an emergency situation.

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