The patient/client is to receive Humulin NPH 56 units subcutaneously every morning hour before breakfast. Which dosage and syringe is correct for the nurse to administer the medication?
A) 1-mL syringe drawn up with Humulin NPH at the 0.56-mL mark
B) 3-mL syringe drawn up with Humulin NPH at the 0.56-mL mark
C) Insulin 100-unit syringe drawn up with Humulin NPH at the 56-unit mark
D) Insulin 50-unit syringe drawn up with Humulin NPH at the 50-unit mark

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Insulin syringes, which are marked in units, are used only for insulin administration. The low-dose 50-unit syringe should be used for injections of 50 units or less. The insulin should be used for injections of 50 units or less. The U-100 syringe is used for injections of 51 to 100 units. The U-100 unit syringe would be used for this patient/client for 56 units of NPH.

The Patient/client Is to Receive Humulin NPH 56 Units Subcutaneously