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The Nurse Administers 8 Units of Regular Insulin Subcutaneously at 11:30

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The nurse administers 8 units of regular insulin subcutaneously at 11:30 AM to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus and serves the client lunch 30 minutes later.  The client eats a few bites, becomes nauseated, and is unable to finish the meal.  When is the client at highest risk for experiencing an insulin-related hypoglycemic reaction?


A) 12:30 PM
B) 2:00 PM
C) 5:00 PM
D) 6:00 PM

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