The nurse watches a patient perform an insulin injection.Which observation(s)indicate(s)that the patient needs additional instruction?

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The patient should not rub the injection site because it could alter absorption.When mixing two types of insulin,in order to prevent contamination of the second vial,the patient should withdraw clear insulin into the syringe first.Shaking the bottle can damage the solution; the patient should gently roll the bottle between the palms of the hands.Administering the injection at a 90-degree angle and cleaning the injection site prior to injection describe appropriate technique.

The Nurse Watches a Patient Perform an Insulin Injection