A patient has an order to receive a mixture of short- and long-acting insulin. The first step to properly draw them up in the same syringe is to:
A) shake both vials vigorously before use.
B) inject air into the short acting clear insulin.
C) withdraw the short acting clear insulin.
D) inject air into the long acting cloudy insulin.

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The vials should be rolled gently to mix the insulin suspension evenly, but they should not be shaken. Air is injected first into the long acting cloudy insulin vial and then into the short acting clear insulin vial.

A Patient Has an Order to Receive a Mixture of Short-