When preparing to administer insulin, the nurse prepares the injection site with a sterile alcohol swab. How long should the nurse allow the disinfected area to dry before injecting insulin?
A) 10 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 1 minute
D) 2 minutes
Ans: C
Feedback: Before administering an injection, the nurse should allow the disinfected area to dry for about 1 minute.
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