Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client when teaching how to self-administer insulin?
1. The insulin bottle must be shaken.
2. The long-acting insulin is clear.
3. Refrigerated insulin is best for injection.
4. The blood glucose level should be checked prior to administration.
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Insulin bottles should not be shaken but rolled to make sure the precipitate is mixed. The long-acting insulin is cloudy. The insulin should be at room temperature for administration, and the blood glucose level should be checked prior to administration.
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