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• Washes hands •pull off pen cap and wipe rubber stopper with alcohol • screw needle onto syringe • use new needle each time • remove outer and inner caps
• turn dial 2 units • with needle up, tap reservoir • press push button as far as it will go until drop of insulin appears • if not, repeat until drop of insulin appears (if not drop after 6 trys contact manufacturer)
• check dose selector is at 0 • dial number of units • DO NOT set dose by number of clicks you hear • dose can be corrected by turning dial in either direction • will not dispense more insulin than is available
• teach possible site locations • teach to rotate sites • clean injection site with alcohol • pinch skin and insert needle at 90 degree angle • hold syringe at mid or back of barrel like a pencil •if anxious, can numb site with ice cube
• slowly push the button all the way in • press in center of button, keep your finger away from window • with button pressed leave needle in skin for 6 sec • pull needle straight out • gently press on spot for several seconds. Do not rub
• Do not recap needle • Place cap on on pen • show how to discard needle • DO NOT store pen in fridge • DO NOT store with needle; can be used for 42 days
Ensures that patient understands teaching. Follows up with written materials or other teaching materials if needed
Reviews how to recognize, avoid and treat hypoglycemia
Answers all questions appropriately