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Medication AdministrationPPT
Question
A client prescribed insulin glargine asks whether it can be mixed in the same syringe with rapid-acting insulin. Which response by the nurse is best?
1Yes, mixing reduces the number of injections and is preferred.
2No, insulin glargine should not be mixed with another insulin in the same syringe.✓ Correct answer
3Yes, but only if the glargine is drawn up first.
4No, because glargine is used only to treat severe hypoglycemia.
Explanation
Insulin glargine is a long-acting basal insulin and should not be diluted or mixed with other insulins. Mixing can alter its absorption and action. It is not a treatment for severe hypoglycemia.
In-depth explanation
Clinical Judgment Use the client cues, timing, labs, and safety risks to select the response that best fits Insulin glargine mixing question.
Memory Tip Match the strongest cue cluster to the safest nursing judgment.
KR vs US NCLEX items reward cue-based priority thinking rather than isolated recall.
Clinical scenario
Clinical Practice Guide For Insulin glargine mixing question, compare the complete cue pattern with the client's current stability, ordered data, and expected nursing scope.
Caution Do not choose an action from one isolated cue when the full scenario changes priority or safety.
Key concepts
Insulin Glargine — A long-acting basal insulin used for background glucose control.
Rapid-Acting Insulin — Insulin used around meals or corrections with a faster onset.
Medication Safety — Practices that reduce medication errors and adverse effects.