Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about insulin storage. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
“I can keep the current vial of insulin in use stored at room temperature."
Rationale:
🟡 Once opened, most insulin vials can be kept at room temperature (15–30°C or 59–86°F) for up to 28 days, unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer.
🟡 Storing insulin in-use at room temperature improves injection comfort and maintains stability for everyday use.
🟡 Unopened vials should be refrigerated, but insulin should never be frozen as freezing denatures the hormone, rendering it ineffective.
🟡 Discarding vials after only a few doses or keeping them past the expiration date on the vial compromises safety and cost-efficiency.
🟡 Teaching proper storage ensures optimal effectiveness and reduces waste.
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