A 45-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed Lan…
A 45-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed Lantus (insulin glargine) 20 units subcutaneously at 10:00 PM nightly. Today, the patient will be eating dinner earlier than usual at 4:30 PM due to dinner plans with friends and does not think he will be home until midnight or later. Which nursing action is most appropriate?