After gently rotating a vial of isophane insulin NPH (Humulin N) ,you note that the drug has a cloudy appearance.What step should you take before administering it to a patient?
A) Shaking the vial for 30 seconds before using it.
B) Placing the vial in warm water to clarify the drug.
C) Discarding the current vial and opening a new one.
D) Rechecking the dosage and drawing it into the syringe.
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