A patient with diabetes self-injected 5 units of regular insulin and 15 units of NPH insulin at 0800. When should the nurse assess this patient for signs of hypoglycemia?

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Answer:

Hypoglycemia would sign at 1,000

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that a short-acting insulin (Regular insulin) work at last for 2 to 3 hours

Also intermediate acting insulin (NPH) insulin crests in 4 to 10 hours.

So, nurse assess this patient for signs of hypoglycemia 1000 to 1600