The Nurse Is Preparing to Teach a Client How to Self-Administer

The nurse is preparing to teach a client how to self-administer an erythropoiesis-stimulating drug. Which instruction should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A) "Shake the vial to mix the contents before use."
B) "Draw up what is needed and discard the rest of the vial."
C) "Place your stock of medication in your refrigerator."
D) "Warm the vial in your hand a few minutes before drawing up the medication."
E) "Give the medication deeply into a muscle."