Question

8. The nurse teaches a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about storing Humulin N insulin. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client understood the discharge teaching? 1. "I should keep the insulin in the cabinet during the day only." 2. I know I have to keep my insulin in the refrigerator at all times." 2. i can store the open insulin bottle in the kitchen cabinet for 1 month The best place for my insulin is on the window sill, but in the cupboard is just as good.

Answer 1

Humulin N insulin, like all the other drugs, requires particular storage conditions. Ideally, it can survive for up to one month once the vial has been opened. It should be kept away from sunlight/direct light or heat. It should be discarded after one month irrespective of the amount of drug still remaining in the vial.

Based on the above information, we can clearly rule out 2&4 since it is not necessary to keep it in the refrigerator and window sills will lead to sunlight exposure.

Statement 1 is technically correct but it is not necessary to keep it in the cabinet for the day only.

This leaves us with statement 3 which is the most accurate as it includes both the place and duration of usage.