The Nurse Is Preparing to Teach a Client How to Self-Administer

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to teach a client how to self-administer an erythropoiesis-stimulating drug. Which instruction should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "Shake the vial to mix the contents before use."
• B) "Draw up what is needed and discard the rest of the vial."
• C) "Place your stock of medication in your refrigerator."
• D) "Warm the vial in your hand a few minutes before drawing up the medication."
• E) "Give the medication deeply into a muscle."

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