Which is the most appropriate timing regarding the nurse’s administration of a rapid-acting insulin to a hospitalized patient? a )Give it 15 minutes before the patient begins a meal.b) Give it ½ hour before a meal.c )Give it 1 hour after a meal.d) The timing of the insulin injection does not matter with insulin lispro

Which is the most appropriate timing regarding the nurse’s administration of a rapid-acting insulin to a hospitalized patient? a )Give it 15 minutes before the patient begins a meal.b) Give it ½ hour before a meal.c )Give it 1 hour after a meal.d) The timing of the insulin injection does not matter with insulin lispro

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