When teaching about medication use in the home, the nurse instructs the client to:
A. Always keep insulin in the refrigerator
B. Put used needles in double paper bags
C. Put all of the medication to be taken in one bottle
D. Discard unused or expired medication in the toilet
D
D. Discard unused portions of drugs or outdated drugs in sink or toilet. Ensures that no one in household uses drug not prescribed for his or her use or drugs that will be ineffective pharmacologically.
A. Insulin may be stored in refrigerator, but it is not necessary. The vial in use can be stored at room temperature for up to 30 days without losing potency.
B. Puncture-resistant sharps container or 2-L soda bottle with cap should be used; paper bags are not puncture resistant.
C. Do not place different medicines in same container. This prevents accidental "mix-up" of medications and medication error.
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