Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client who has diabetes mellitus. The nurse notices that the insulin vial has a small amount of white precipitate at the bottom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
This is incorrect because discarding the vial and obtaining a new one is not necessary actions for a vial of insulin that has a small amount of white precipitate at the bottom. This precipitate indicates that the insulin has crystallized due to cold storage or temperature changes, but it can be resuspended by gently rolling or rotating the vial.
This is incorrect because shaking the vial vigorously until the precipitate dissolves is not an appropriate action for a vial of insulin that has a small amount of white precipitate at the bottom. Shaking the vial may cause air bubbles or froth to form, which can affect the accuracy of the dose measurement and administration.
This is incorrect because warming the vial in a microwave oven for a few seconds is not a safe action for a vial of insulin that has a small amount of white precipitate at the bottom. Warming the vial in a microwave oven may cause uneven heating or damage the insulin molecules, which can alter the potency and effectiveness of the medication.
This is correct because rolling the vial gently between the palms of both hands is the recommended action for a vial of insulin that has a small amount of white precipitate at the bottom. Rolling the vial gently helps to resuspend the insulin crystals and restore the uniform appearance of the solution.
A) This is incorrect because discarding the vial and obtaining a new one is not necessary actions for a vial of insulin that has a small amount of white precipitate at the bottom. This precipitate indicates that the insulin has crystallized due to cold storage or temperature changes, but it can be resuspended by gently rolling or rotating the vial.
B) This is incorrect because shaking the vial vigorously until the precipitate dissolves is not an appropriate action for a vial of insulin that has a small amount of white precipitate at the bottom. Shaking the vial may cause air bubbles or froth to form, which can affect the accuracy of the dose measurement and administration.
C) This is incorrect because warming the vial in a microwave oven for a few seconds is not a safe action for a vial of insulin that has a small amount of white precipitate at the bottom. Warming the vial in a microwave oven may cause uneven heating or damage to the insulin molecules, which can alter the potency and effectiveness of the medication.
D) This is correct because rolling the vial gently between the palms of both hands is the recommended action for a vial of insulin that has a small amount of white precipitate at the bottom. Rolling the vial gently helps to resuspend the insulin crystals and restore the uniform appearance of the solution.