The nurse teaching a diabetic client who has just started insulin therapy would include the instruction to

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The client should shake insulin vials to resuspend all forms, except short-acting insulins. The prescribed amount of short-acting insulin is drawn up first. Routine aspiration is not necessary. Injection should be at a 90-degree angle, or a 45-degree angle if the client is thin or has loose skin.

The Nurse Teaching a Diabetic Client Who Has Just Started