A patient calls from home because of a concern about the appearance of a vial of insulin lispro. The patient reports that the solution appears cloudy. What would be the nurse's best response?
1. "Agitate the solution, and the granules should disperse."
2. "Discard the vial. The solution should be clear."
3. "Proceed with the injection. Drawing the solution into the syringe will mix the particles."
4. "Lispro is always cloudy. Proceed with the injection."
Correct Answer: 2
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