The client is due to receive a dose of analgesic. The order indicates a dose of 1.5mg. and the medication is supplied as 7 mg/3 mL. What volume of medication will you prepare? (Please indicate your answer in numbers only, without units)

A. "I must take my parenteral medication with food.": While some short-acting insulins should be administered with meals to prevent hypoglycemia, not all insulin types require this. This statement shows partial understanding but is not universally correct and requires clarification about the specific insulin regimen.

B. "I will rotate the location where I give myself injections.": Rotating injection sites prevents lipohypertrophy and ensures more consistent absorption of insulin. Correct understanding and implementation of site rotation demonstrate effective patient education and adherence to best practices for subcutaneous insulin administration.

C. "If I am 30 minutes late taking my medication, I should skip that dose.": Skipping a dose due to minor timing delays can result in hyperglycemia. Patients should follow individualized guidance regarding dose timing, and in many cases, taking the dose as soon as possible is recommended. This indicates a misunderstanding of safe insulin administration.

D. "Once I start feeling better, I will stop taking my medication.": Stopping insulin when feeling better reflects poor understanding and can lead to uncontrolled hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis. Effective education emphasizes the need for continued adherence regardless of subjective feelings of wellness.

A. Wearing gloves prevents needlestick injuries: While gloves provide a barrier against bloodborne pathogens, they do not prevent puncture injuries from needles. Believing gloves alone protect against needlesticks is a misconception, and further instruction is needed to emphasize safe handling techniques, proper disposal, and the use of needleless systems.

B. Never force a needle into the sharps disposal: Forcing needles into sharps containers can cause injury and compromise the container’s integrity. Safe disposal requires placing needles directly into the container without bending, breaking, or forcing them. This statement reflects proper practice.

C. Do not recap the needle after giving an injection: Recapping needles is a common cause of needlestick injuries. Using the “one-handed scoop” technique or not recapping at all is recommended to prevent accidental puncture. This statement aligns with safe practice.

D. Use needleless systems when available: Needleless systems reduce the risk of percutaneous injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Utilizing needleless devices whenever possible is consistent with evidence-based strategies for reducing needlestick injuries.