The nurse is getting ready to use an EpiPen auto-injector for a client who was bitten by a wasp. In order for the EpiPen to be fully effective, where will the nurse educate the client to store it?
1. On the counter
2. In the refrigerator
3. At a warm temperature
4. In a dark place
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: An EpiPen should not be exposed to light, so it cannot be kept on counters.
Rationale 2: An EpiPen should be kept at room temperature. Refrigeration should be avoided.
Rationale 3: An EpiPen is sensitive to heat; it should be kept in a cool, dark place.
Rationale 4: An EpiPen is sensitive to light, and so should be kept in a cool, dark place.
Global Rationale: An EpiPen is sensitive to light and heat, and so should be kept in a cool, dark place. An EpiPen should be kept at room temperature. Refrigeration should be avoided.
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