ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for regular insulin and NPH insulin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
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Correct Answer: B - Keep the open vial of insulin at room temperature.
Rationale: Regular insulin and NPH insulin are both types of insulin that should be stored at room temperature once opened to maintain stability and effectiveness. Storing insulin in the refrigerator can lead to crystallization, affecting its potency.
Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to keep the open vial at room temperature to ensure the insulin remains effective.
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A: Administer the insulin in two separate injections - This is unnecessary as regular and NPH insulin can be mixed in the same syringe before administration.
C: Aspirate the medication prior to administration - Aspiration is not recommended for insulin injections as it can cause tissue damage.
D: Inject the insulin into a large muscle - Insulin injections are typically administered subcutaneously, not into large muscles.
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