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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is administering a dose of insulin to a patient. To practice nursing safely and effectively, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Have another licensed nurse double-check the dose. This practice is essential for medication safety to prevent errors in dosage administration. The double-check ensures accuracy and reduces the risk of harm to the patient. Confirming with the patient the site of the last injection (
B) is important but not as critical as double-checking the dose. Giving insulin before a meal (
A) may be appropriate depending on the type of insulin and the patient's condition. Injecting insulin in the deltoid muscle (
C) is not recommended as it can lead to erratic absorption. Having another nurse double-check the dose is a crucial safety measure in medication administration.

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