The Nurse Is Preparing to Teach an Antepartum Client with GDM

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to teach an antepartum client with GDM the correct method of administering an intermediate-acting insulin,such as neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) ,with a short-acting insulin (regular) .In the correct order from 1 through 6,match the step number with the action needed to teach the client self-administration of this combination of insulin.

-Step 1

• A)Without adding air,withdraw the correct dose of NPH insulin.
• B)Gently rotate the insulin to mix it and wipe the stopper.
• C)Inject air equal to the dose of NPH insulin into the vial and remove the syringe.
• D)Inject air equal to the dose of regular insulin into the vial and withdraw the medication.
• E)Check the insulin bottles for the expiration date.
• F)Wash hands.

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