After a blood glucose reading,it is determined that the patient should receive 4 units of Lispro and 8 units of NPH.Which action will the nurse take to administer these medications?

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Drawing up the Lispro first and then the NPH using the same syringe is the recommended method as it reduces the number of injections and is also more convenient for the patient. However, it is important to always draw up the rapid-acting insulin (Lispro) first to prevent contamination of the vial with the longer-acting insulin (NPH). This method allows for the rapid-acting insulin to be administered before the meal and the longer-acting insulin to be administered after the meal, which is usually the recommended dosing schedule for these types of insulin.

After a Blood Glucose Reading,it Is Determined That the Patient