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PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nursing

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The nurse is assigned to administer insulin to a female client with diabetes mellitus II. Before administering the insulin, the nurse disinfects the area with alcohol and let it dry for:

60 seconds
30 seconds
15 seconds
10 seconds

Explanation

Answer: A - The nurse should let the disinfectant to dry for 1 minute or 60 seconds before giving the insulin. Administering the drug earlier allows the disinfectant to enter the tissues, increasing the risk for skin irritation.

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