Insulin Glargine Duration
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A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?
Insulin glargine has a duration of 3 to 6 hr.
Insulin glargine has a duration of 6 to 10 hr.
Insulin glargine has a duration of 16 to 20 hr.
Insulin glargine has a duration of up to 24 hr.
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In this problem, we need to determine the correct instruction a nurse should provide regarding the duration of insulin glargine for a client with diabetes.
Nursing Teaching: Insulin Glargine
Let's start by identifying the type of insulin we are dealing with. Insulin glargine, commonly known by the brand name Lantus, is a long-acting insulin.
Insulin Glargine (Lantus)
- Type: Long-acting
Unlike rapid-acting or short-acting insulins, long-acting insulins are designed to provide a steady level of insulin for a very long period.
| Insulin Type | Onset | Peak | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid-acting | 15 min | 1 hr | 3-5 hr |
| Short-acting | 30-60 min | 2-3 hr | 5-7 hr |
| Intermediate | 1-2 hr | 4-12 hr | 18-24 hr |
| **Long-acting** | **1-4 hr** | **None** | **24 hr** |
The key characteristic of insulin glargine is that it has no peak and maintains a relatively constant concentration for a full day.
Now, let's look at our options to see which matches the profile of a long-acting insulin.
Evaluating Options
1. 3 to 6 hr
2. 6 to 10 hr
3. 16 to 20 hr
4. Up to 24 hr
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