Question

The nurse is providing education to a client prescribed insulin for home use. What information should the nurse include in the education? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Group of answer choices

Once a vial is opened, it should be discarded 28 days later.

Keep the vial out of sunlight or heat.

Palpate past injection sites for hard knots under the skin

Teach signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia

Dietary modifications are not necessary since you are on insulin.

How to rotate injection sites

Inspect the insulin for changes in color or clarity.

Store unused vials in the freezer

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Answers are:

How to rotate injection site: It is necessary to rotate the infection side periodically to avoid the necrosis of cells. There are different sites are available for insulin injection. Using same site for long time causes subcutaneous tissue damage.

Teach the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.: Hypoglycemia is the most common side effect of insulin therapy. After injection of insulin may some patients lacking to take food this will leads to decreased glucose level in the body. To know this condition the nurse should teach the patient about the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Inspect the insulin for change in color and clarity: Instruct the patient about the characterstics of insulin if any change in color or clarity insulin will not be used.

Keep the vial out of sunlight or heat. Vial should be placed in freezer or cold areas.