Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 355 of 2368
A nurse will draw up a cloudy intermediate-acting insulin from a vial. What should the nurse do first?
- Shake the vial vigorously for one minute
- Gently roll the vial between the palms of the hands
- Warm the vial under hot running water
- Let the vial stand until the insulin clears
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Correct answer: Gently roll the vial between the palms of the hands
Rolling the vial gently resuspends cloudy insulin before it is withdrawn.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Parenteral Medications: Insulin Injections. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026