A patient is to receive two different kinds of insulin.What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

A) Prepare the regular (clear) insulin first.
B) Mix Lantus and Lente insulin in the same syringe.
C) Administer the rapid-acting insulin within 30 minutes of a meal.
D) Verify insulin dosage with another nurse after administration.

Lantus and Lente Insulin

Lantus is a long-acting insulin used for diabetes management, while Lente insulin (no longer widely used) was an intermediate-acting insulin.

Rapid-Acting Insulin

Insulin that starts to work very quickly, within minutes, to lower blood sugar levels, used primarily to manage blood sugar levels during meals.

Clear Insulin

A type of insulin that is transparent and fast-acting, used for controlling blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.