When teaching clients how to minimize local skin reactions from insulin injections, the nurse should instruct the clients to:
a. keep insulin refrigerated until ready to draw up and administer.
b. inject insulin slowly.
c. give insulin in divided doses.
d. bring the insulin to room temperature before injection.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Insulin should be brought to room temperature, not administered cold.
B Incorrect: This will not prevent local skin reactions, but will decrease discomfort of injection.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate.
D Correct: Bringing insulin to room temperature before administering will decrease local skin reactions.
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