Which of these instructions should the nurse provide when teaching a patient to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe?
A) Draw up the clear regular insulin first, followed by the cloudy NPH insulin.
B) It is not necessary to rotate the NPH insulin vial when it is mixed with regular insulin.
C) The order of drawing up insulin does not matter as long as the insulin is refrigerated.
D) Rotate each day subcutaneous injection sites among the arm, thigh, and abdomen.
Ans: A) Draw up the clear regular insulin first, followed by the cloudy NPH insulin.
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