The nurse is preparing to administer a patient's scheduled dose of Novolin 70/30 . When administering this dose of insulin, the nurse should:
A) Ensure that the insulin is not given near a previous injection site
B) Aspirate before injecting the insulin into the patient's subcutaneous tissue
C) Massage the injection site gently for 10 to 15 seconds after administration
D) Use a 3 mL syringe with a 24 gauge, - to -inch needle
A
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A) "It is not your fault. No one deserves to be hurt. " B) "What else did you do to make him so angry with you?" C) "You need to start to clean the house early in the day." D) "Remember, he works hard and you need to meet his needs."
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A. Mydriatics B. Vasoconstrictors C. Prostaglandins D. Beta-adrenergic blockers
A patient is scheduled for a test to diagnose for the presence of a herpes infection. For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient?
A. Potassium chloride test B. Patch test C. Wood's lamp examination D. Tzanck smear