The nurse makes a home visit to a client with diabetes mellitus. During the visit, the nurse notes that the client's 3-month supply of insulin vials that were delivered a week ago are not refrigerated. What is the best action by the nurse at this time?
1. Have the client place the insulin vials in the refrigerator.
2. Have the client discard the vials.
3. Instruct the client to label each vial with the date when opened.
4. Tell the client this is too much insulin to have on hand.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Vials can be stored at room temperature up to one month. For longer storage, they should be refrigerated.
Rationale 2: There is no need to discard the vials.
Rationale 3: Writing the date of opening on the vial is good practice, but does not address the need to refrigerate additional vials.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that this is too much insulin to have on hand.
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