A patient with type 1 diabetes reports mixing NPH and regular insulin to allow for one injection. What should the nurse tell the patient?
A) This is an acceptable practice.
B) These two forms of insulin are not compatible and cannot be mixed.
C) Mixing these two forms of insulin may increase the overall potency of the products.
D) NPH insulin should only be mixed with insulin glargine.
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