The nurse should instruct a client that the length of time insulin can be stored at room temperature is:
1. 2 weeks.
2. 3 weeks.
3. 4 weeks.
4. 5 weeks.
3
An insulin vial that is currently in use can be stored at room temperature as long as 4 weeks. The other choices are incorrect lengths of time to store insulin.
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