A patient who normally takes 40 units of glargine insulin (long acting) at bedtime asks the nurse what to do about her dose the night before surgery. The best response would be to have her a. skip her...

A patient who normally takes 40 units of glargine insulin (long acting) at bedtime asks the nurse what to do about her dose the night before surgery. The best response would be to have her

a. skip her insulin altogether the night before surgery.

b. take her usual dose at bedtime and eat a light breakfast in the morning.

c. eat a moderate meal before bedtime and then take half her usual insulin dose.

d. get instructions from her surgeon or health care provider on any insulin adjustments.