Question

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes meilitus and takes insulin glargine and insulin aspart. Which of the following actions indicates that the client understands the instructions? a. The client administers insulin aspart 30mins before breakfast b. The client mixes insulin aspart and insulin giargine in the same syringe c. The client stores open vials of insulin giargine at room temperature for 60 days d. The client adminsters insulin glargine at the same time every day

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

d. The client administers insulin glargine at the same time every day.

The action that indicates the client understands the instructions is d. The client administers insulin glargine at the same time every day. Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that is typically administered once daily at around the same time each day to provide a basal level of insulin throughout the day. Consistency in the timing of administration helps to maintain stable blood glucose levels.

Option a is incorrect because insulin aspart is a rapid-acting insulin that is typically administered just before or right after a meal, rather than 30 minutes before breakfast. Option b is incorrect because insulin aspart and insulin glargine should not be mixed in the same syringe. They should be administered separately. Option c is incorrect because open vials of insulin glargine should not be stored at room temperature for 60 days. They should be stored in the refrigerator and discarded after 28 days, even if there is still insulin remaining.