A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about insulin storage.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I can keep the current vial of insulin in use stored at room temperature.".
"I should store unopened vials of insulin in the refrigerator.".
"I should discard the current vial of insulin after six doses have been taken.".
"I should return any unused vials of insulin to the healthcare provider's office for disposal.".
Correct Answer : A,B
The current vial of insulin in use can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days.
Unopened vials of insulin should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain their potency until their expiration date.
Choice C is not the correct answer because the current vial of insulin does not need to be discarded after six doses have been taken.
Choice D is not the correct answer because unused vials of insulin do not need to be returned to the healthcare provider’s office for disposal.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
The nurse should administer 2.5 tablets.
To determine the number of tablets needed to administer a dose of 5 mg using 2 mg tablets, you can divide the desired dose (5 mg) by the available tablet strength (2 mg/tablet): 5 mg ÷ 2 mg/tablet = 2.5 tablets.
Choice A is incorrect because administering 2 tablets would only provide a dose of 4 mg (2 tablets x 2 mg/tablet = 4 mg).
Choice C is incorrect because administering 2.6 tablets would provide a dose of 5.2 mg (2.6 tablets x 2 mg/tablet = 5.2 mg).
Choice D is incorrect because administering 3 tablets would provide a dose of 6 mg (3 tablets x 2 mg/tablet = 6 mg).
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
The statement “I won’t seal my lips around the mouthpiece and take slow, deep breaths” indicates a need for further teaching.
When using a nebulizer, the client should place the mouthpiece in their mouth between their teeth and close their lips around it 1.
They should also take slow, deep breaths to ensure that the medication is properly inhaled 1.
Choice A is incorrect because washing the mouthpiece with warm soapy water each day is a recommended action 2.
Choice B is incorrect because storing the nebulizer at room temperature is acceptable.
Choice D is incorrect because it is not necessary to keep medication in the nebulizer at all times.
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