The nurse has to administer Humulin R 18 units and NPH 35 units subcutaneous daily at 7:30 am. What is the correct order for drawing up these medications?
1) Inject into the Humulin R vial 18 units of air
2) Inject into the NPH vial 35 units of air
3) Withdraw 18 units of Humulin R insulin
4) Withdraw 35 units of NPH insulin
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 2, 4, 3
C) 2, 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 1, 4, 3

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Inject into the NPH vial the amount of air equal to the amount of NPH insulin. Second, inject into the regular vial the amount of air equal to the amount of regular insulin. Third, withdraw the correct amount of regular insulin (clear insulin). Fourth, withdraw the correct amount of NPH insulin (cloudy insulin).

The Nurse Has to Administer Humulin R 18 Units and NPH