A patient is to receive two different kinds of insulin.What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

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If regular and intermediate-acting insulin are ordered,prepare the regular insulin first to prevent contamination with the intermediate-acting insulin.Never mix insulin glargine (Lantus)or insulin detemir (Levemir)with other types of insulin.Inject rapid-acting insulins mixed with NPH insulin within 15 minutes before a meal.Verify insulin dosages with another nurse while you prepare them if required by agency policy.

A Patient Is to Receive Two Different Kinds of Insulin