Prioritize Patient Identification for Insulin Administration

Medium Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Medication Administration

A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of insulin to a patient with type 2 diabetes. The order specifies 10 units of insulin to be given in the abdomen. Before administering the injection, the nurse should perform several checks. Which action should the nurse prioritize to ensure safe administration of the prescribed medication?

Verify the patient's blood glucose level.

Check the expiration date on the insulin vial.

Select the appropriate needle and syringe size for injection.

Confirm the patient's identity using two identifiers.

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