After gently rotating a vial of isophane insulin NPH (Humulin N), you note that the drug has a cloudy appearance. What step should you take before administering it to a patient?
a. Shaking the vial for 30 seconds before using it.
b. Placing the vial in warm water to clarify the drug.
c. Discarding the current vial and opening a new one.
d. Rechecking the dosage and drawing it into the syringe.
ANS: D
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