A child is being discharged from the hospital on insulin.The mother is apprehensive about giving the medication.What action by the nurse is most important?

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It is important that the nurse evaluate the mother's ability to give the insulin injection before discharge.Watching her give the injection to the child will give the nurse an opportunity to offer assistance and correct any errors.The other items are important too,but the priority would be ensuring the mother can administer the medication safely.

A Child Is Being Discharged from the Hospital on Insulin