When mixing NPH insulin with regular insulin, which of the following should the nurse draw up in the syringe first?
A) Regular insulin
B) NPH insulin
C) NPH and regular insulin should not be mixed together.
D) The order does not matter.

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Regular insulin should be drawn up in the syringe first before NPH insulin to prevent contamination of the regular insulin with the NPH insulin, which is intermediate-acting. This practice ensures the purity and efficacy of the short-acting insulin.

When Mixing NPH Insulin with Regular Insulin, Which of the Following