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The supervising nurse is watching nurses prepare medications. Which action by one of the nurses will the supervising nurse stop immediately?
A) Rolls insulin vial between hands
B) Administers a dose of correction insulin
C) Draws up glargine (Lantus) in a syringe by itself
D) Prepares NPH insulin to be given intravenously (IV)
Insulin Vial
A small glass bottle containing insulin, used in the treatment of diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels.
Glargine (Lantus)
A long-acting insulin analogue used to manage blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, providing consistent insulin activity over 24 hours.
NPH Insulin
An intermediate-acting insulin that helps control blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, usually having a longer onset and duration than regular insulin.
- Implement insights to prevent and manage errors in administering medication.
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Learning Objectives
- Implement insights to prevent and manage errors in administering medication.
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