The Nurse Is Preparing to Teach an Antepartum Client with GDM

question 14

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 5

• 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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