When preparing to administer insulin glargine to a client, which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do? Select all that apply

Question

A) Check the expiration date on the vial.
B) Shake the vial vigorously.
C) Check the physician's orders for the type and dosage of insulin.
D) Remove all air bubbles from the syringe barrel.
E) Mix with short-acting insulin prior to administration.

Answer 1

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Prior to administering insulin glargine (Lantus) to a client, the nurse must complete the following preadministration steps: carefully check the physician's order for the type and dosage of insulin, check the expiration date on the vial, gently rotate the vial between the palms of the hands, gently tilt end to end before withdrawing the insulin, and remove all air bubbles from the syringe barrel. The nurse should never mix or dilute insulin glargine (Lantus) with any other insulin or solution because the insulin will not be effective.