The nurse will administer parenteral insulin to a patient who will receive a mixture of NPH (Humulin NPH) and regular (Humulin R). The nurse will give this medication via which route?

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NPH and regular insulin are both given subcutaneously, typically in the abdomen or thigh. Intravenous insulin is typically reserved for critical care settings, and there is no indication for intramuscular or intradermal administration of insulin.

The Nurse Will Administer Parenteral Insulin to a Patient Who