Question

a nurse is preparing to administer insulin subcutaneously to a client. the nurse should document the administration of the medication immediately after which of the following actions?
taking the insulin from the automated dispensing machine.
injecting the insulin.
checking the clients blood glucose level.
checking the correct dosage of the insulin.

Explanation:

Documentation of medication administration should occur immediately after the medication is given (injecting the insulin). Taking insulin from the machine, checking blood glucose, and checking dosage are steps before administration and not the trigger for immediate documentation of administration.

Answer:

B. Injecting the insulin.