Which patient action indicates good understanding of the nurse's teaching about administration of aspart (NovoLog) insulin?
a. The patient avoids injecting the insulin into the upper abdominal area.
b. The patient cleans the skin with soap and water before insulin administration.
c. The patient stores the insulin in the freezer after administering the prescribed dose.
d. The patient pushes the plunger down while removing the syringe from the injection site.
ANS: B
Cleaning the skin with soap and water or with alcohol is acceptable. Insulin should not be frozen. The patient should leave the syringe in place for about 5 seconds after injection to be sure that all the insulin has been injected. The upper abdominal area is one of the preferred areas for insulin injection.
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