A nurse is administering insulin to a diabetic patient. Which of the following are three recommended times to check the label before administration? Select all that apply
A) When reaching for the container or unit dose package
B) After retrieval from the drawer and compared with the CMAR
C) When comparing with the CMAR immediately after pouring from a multidose container
D) When replacing the container to the drawer or shelf
E) After giving the unit dose medication to the patient
F) When documenting administration of the medicine
A, B, D
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