Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for lispro and Lantus insulins. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Unopened vials of insulin should be kept in my refrigerator."
Rationale:
🔴 Insulin is a protein that must be kept at the right temperature to maintain potency.
🔴 Refrigeration helps preserve the effectiveness and sterility of unopened insulin vials.
🔴 Exposure to heat or freezing can damage insulin, making it ineffective.
🔴 Proper storage is part of essential diabetes self-management education.
🔴 Opened vials may be stored at room temperature for a limited time, but unopened vials should stay cold.
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This question is from ATI Monroe College-NY PN23S-SP126 Exam 3 which contains 25 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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