Insulin Teaching 2173
SN instructed patient on proper use of insulin such as keeping currently in use vials in refrigerator not in freezer, take insulin exactly as prescribed and never to adjust dose without orders from physician ( MD ), and to never use insulin that has changed color or consistency. SN educated patient on sites of body that insulin can be administered including abdomen, upper arms, thighs or buttocks. Patient verbalized understanding.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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