Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for regular insulin. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
\i should eat right before i give myself an insulin injection.\
\i should shake the vial gently prior to drawing up the insulin.\
\i should ensure that the insulin is clear prior to drawing it up.\
\i should inject the insulin deep into a muscle.\

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option based on insulin administration knowledge:

• Option 1: Regular insulin is short - acting, and one should eat shortly after injection (not right before), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Regular insulin is a clear solution, and shaking is for cloudy insulins (like NPH), so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Regular insulin is a clear solution. Checking for clarity (no particles, clear appearance) before drawing is correct as it ensures the insulin is not contaminated or degraded.
• Option 4: Insulin is injected subcutaneously (under the skin), not deep into muscle, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. "I should ensure that the insulin is clear prior to drawing it up." (assuming the third option is labeled C; if the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly. Based on the content, the correct statement is "I should ensure that the insulin is clear prior to drawing it up.")