RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 602 of 2368

Before giving subcutaneous insulin, which action should the nurse take?

  1. Rely on a verbal report of the blood glucose from another staff member
  2. Prepare the syringe in advance and leave it unlabeled at the bedside
  3. Skip checking the glucose if the client ate a full meal
  4. Assess the client's most current blood glucose value and symptoms of hypoglycemia
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Correct answer: Assess the client's most current blood glucose value and symptoms of hypoglycemia

Before subcutaneous insulin the nurse assesses the current blood glucose and hypoglycemia symptoms. Verbal glucose reports should not be the only source for dosing.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: HIGH-ALERT MEDICATION AND PREVENTION OF ERRORS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026