Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Correct Answer: B - Administer the insulin at the same time each day.
Rationale:
1. Consistency in administration helps maintain stable blood glucose levels.
2. Timing impacts insulin's effectiveness and helps prevent fluctuations.
3. Regular timing improves adherence to the medication regimen.
Incorrect Choices:
A: Incorrect - Shaking insulin glargine can cause bubbles, affecting accurate dosing.
C: Incorrect - Insulin glargine should be clear, not cloudy; cloudiness indicates contamination.
D: Incorrect - Insulin glargine is usually injected subcutaneously, not in the deltoid muscle.
Rationale:
1. Consistency in administration helps maintain stable blood glucose levels.
2. Timing impacts insulin's effectiveness and helps prevent fluctuations.
3. Regular timing improves adherence to the medication regimen.
Incorrect Choices:
A: Incorrect - Shaking insulin glargine can cause bubbles, affecting accurate dosing.
C: Incorrect - Insulin glargine should be clear, not cloudy; cloudiness indicates contamination.
D: Incorrect - Insulin glargine is usually injected subcutaneously, not in the deltoid muscle.