A nurse cares for a client who has diabetes mellitus.The nurse administers 6 units of regular insulin and 10 units of NPH insulin at 0700.At which time should the nurse assess the client for potential problems related to the NPH insulin?

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Neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH)is an intermediate-acting insulin with an onset of 1.5 hours,peak of 4 to 12 hours,and duration of action of 22 hours.Checking the client at 0800 would be too soon.Checking the client at 2000 and 2300 would be too late.The nurse should check the client at 1600.

A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Has Diabetes Mellitus