ATI - Learning System RN 3.0 Nursing Care of Children Final Quiz
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has glomerulonephritis. The child has decreased urinary output, a blood pressure of 160/78 mmHg, and is receiving hydralazine. Which of the following lunch choices should the nurse recommend? 1 hot dog, 22 potato chips, and 120 mL (4 oz) of orange juice 1 sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and 4 slices bacon, a small apple, and 240 mL (8 oz) of milk 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup of pear slices, and 120 mL (4 oz) of apple juice 1 cup of cottage cheese, a small banana, and 240 mL (8 oz) of soda
3 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup of pear slices, and 120 ml (4oz) of apple juice The child who has glomerulonephritis has moderate restriction of sodium and further restriction is given to foods high in potassium with children who have decreased urinary output. These restrictions are because the kidneys of these children are not functioning appropriately. This diet is the lowest option and consists of 571 g of potassium and 268 g of sodium.
A nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should be the nurse's priority? A child who has asthma and a pulse oximetry of 94% A child who has nephrotic syndrome and 1+ protein on the urine dipstick A child who has sickle cell anemia and a urine specific gravity of 1.030 A child who has insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and a fingerstick glucose reading of 110 mg/dL
A child who has sickle cell anemia and a urine specific gravity of 1.030 A child who has sickle cell anemia must maintain adequate hydration because dehydration might cause sickle cell crisis that can occlude the child's circulation.
A nurse is caring for a child who has epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Apply a warm cloth to the bridge of the child's nose. Tilt the child's head back. Apply continuous pressure to the child's nose for at least 10 min. Administer aspirin for the child's pain.
Apply continuous pressure to the child's nose for at least 10 minutes The nurse needs to apply continuous pressure for at least 10 minutes to help stop bleeding.
A nurse is caring for a child who is in the emergency department after ingestion a bottle of acetaminophen. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? Digoxin immune fab Acetylcysteine Naloxone Vitamin K
Acetylcysteine Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose or poisoning.
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has sustained a broken tibia. Following the application of a fiberglass cast, the adolescent reports pain and a tingling feeling in the limb. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Give the adolescent ibuprofen. Elevate the adolescent's leg on pillows. Place an ice pack on the cast. Assess for manifestations of circulatory impairment.
Assess for manifestations of circulatory impairment The nurse should first assess for circulatory impairment to ensure there is no vascular compromise.
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has mucosal ulceration after receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Place viscous lidocaine on the child's oral lesions. Instruct the child to use a soft sponge toothbrush when brushing her teeth. Encourage the child to mouth rinse with hydrogen peroxide every 2 to 4 hr. Give the child lemon glycerin swabs to use after each meal.
Instruct the child to use a soft sponge toothbrush when brushing her teeth The child should use a soft sponge toothbrush when brushing her teeth because a regular toothbrush might cause further irritation to the mucosal ulcers.
A nurse is teaching to a group of parents of adolescents about developmental needs. Which of the following statements by a parent should the nurse investigate further? "My child has frequent mood swings." "My child has a very messy bedroom." "My child takes 1 to 2 showers per day." "My child spends 4 hours per day in Internet chat rooms."
My child spends 4 hours per day in internet chat rooms Adolescents might spend time using a computer, but parents should know what they are doing, who they are communicating with, and limit the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines recommend 2 hr of screen time daily.
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has intussusception. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Prepare to administer high-dose steroids. Give the child magnesium hydroxide PO. Prepare the child for a barium enema. Educate the parents that the child will need a colostomy.
Prepare the child for a barium enema The pressure created by a barium enema might force the bowel to resume a normal configuration. Some children are treated with the barium enema and do not require surgical intervention.
A nurse is teaching about poisoning prevention to a group of parents who have toddlers. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "Keep medications on a counter that is out of reach of the toddler." "Do not allow live plants in the house." "Put all cleaning supplies in a locked cabinet." "Allow your child to eat from his favorite ceramic bowls."
Put all cleaning supplies in a locked cabinet Parents should lock up cleaning supplies to provide for the safety of toddlers. Toddlers are very inquisitive and are able to open most cabinet doors without difficulty. The toddler cannot open the door of a locked cabinet.
A nurse is preparing a school-age child for a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Schedule the child for a preoperative visit to the facility. Inform the child he will be put to sleep during the procedure. Read the child a story about a cartoon character having a similar operation. Tell the child the appointment is to have his throat checked.
Schedule the child for a preoperative visit to the facility A preoperative visit to the facility allows the child to observe perioperative processes. This education helps the child feel at ease prior to the surgical procedure.
A nurse is caring for a child who has a vesicular rash. The parents of the child ask the nurse what illness can cause this rash for 6 days. The nurse should expect that the child has which of the following conditions? Measles Fifth disease Tetanus Varicella
Varicella Children who have varicella might commence with a maculopapular rash that progresses to vesicles on erythematous bases that eventually rupture and crust over.
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a 2-month-old infant. In which of the following sties should the nurse plan to administer the injection? Vastus lateralis Dorsogluteal Deltoid Abdomen 5 cm (2 in) from the umbilicus
Vastus lateralis The vastus lateralis is a large, developed muscle, even in an infant. The muscle can tolerate the volume of the injection, and there are no important nerves or blood vessels in this muscle.
A nurse is caring for a child who has been in Buck's traction for 2 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent complications? Manually move the weights to the floor when the child is experiencing pain. Check for pulses in the affected leg every 4 hr. Cleanse the pins every 12 hr. Inform parents to discourage visitors for the child.
Check for pulses in the affected leg every 4 hours Traction might lead to neurovascular compromise. The nurse should assess for edema, pulses, pain, color, and temperature of the extremity every 4 hr.
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who is receiving chemotherapy. The child has a highlight platelet count of 20,000/mm3. Based on this laboratory value, which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Provide foods high in iron. Avoid people who have infections. Administer PRN oxygen. Encourage quiet play.
Encourage quiet play A platelet count of 20,000/mm3 will predispose the client to excessive bleeding. Quiet play will lessen the client's risk for injury, thereby reducing the chance of hemorrhage.
A nurse at a clinic is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-year-old child. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to give? Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) Pneumococcal (PCV) Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) Hepatitis B (Hep B)
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) Children should receive booster doses of the DTaP immunization between the ages of 4 and 6. It is around this age that blood titers drop due to decreasing antibodies.
A nurse is caring for a child who has an exacerbation of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? Blood glucose 140 mg/dL Oxygen saturation 85% RBC 3.2 million/uL Serum sodium 156 mEq/L
Oxygen saturation 85% Having an open airway, being able to breathe in adequate amounts of oxygen, and circulating oxygen to the body's organs via the blood. An alteration in any of these can indicate a threat to life, and is therefore the nurse's priority concern.
A nurse is caring for a child who adheres to a vegetarian diet and has sustained superficial partial-thickness burns. The nurse should recommend which of the following food choices as having the highest protein content? Medium baked potato Wheat bagel with 1 tbsp of apricot jam Large orange 1/2 cup of peanut butter with apple slices
½ cup of peanut butter with apple slices Peanut butter and apple slices have a total of 28.91 g of protein. This is a good choice for this client because peanut butter is high in protein, which helps with the healing process.
A nurse is caring for a 4-month old child who has acute otitis media and a fever of 38.3 C (101 F). Which of the following medications should the nurse administer? Diphenhydramine Furosemide Amoxicillin Ibuprofen
Amoxicillin A child who has acute otitis media should take an antibiotic to help alleviate the infection.
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Maintain the child on strict bed rest. Check the child's blood pressure every 4 hr. Administer albumin to the child every 8 hr. Provide the child with a low-carbohydrate diet.
Check the child's blood pressure every 4 hours The nurse should check the child's blood pressure every 4 to 6 hr to monitor for hypertension.
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has cerebral palsy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "Your child will be unable to eat by mouth." "Your child will be unable to participate in recreational activities." "Your child will need a botulinum toxin A injection to help with muscle spasticity." "Your child will need throw rugs placed over non-carpeted areas."
Your child will need a botulinum toxin A injection to help with muscle spasticity Children who have cerebral palsy have spasticity in their muscles. The child can receive botulinum toxin type A injections into affected muscles, which aid in reducing the spasticity.
A nurse is teaching the parents of an infant who has congenital hypothyroidism. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "Your child will need to take estrogen daily when she reaches puberty." "Your child will need monthly blood coagulation studies." "Your child will need surgery to remove the diseased thyroid." "Your child will need to take thyroid hormone replacement for her entire life."
Your child will need to take thyroid hormone replacement for her entire life In congenital hypothyroidism, the child does not manufacture an adequate amount of thyroid hormone to maintain the appropriate metabolic rate. The child will require life-long thyroid hormonal replacement for normal growth and development.
A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect? Platelet count 120,000/mm3 Serum sodium 160 mEq/L Hgb 9 g/dL Serum cholesterol 700 mg/dL
Serum cholesterol 700mg/dL A serum cholesterol level of 700 mg/dL is above the expected reference range. A child who has nephrotic syndrome will have high serum cholesterol findings because of the increase in plasma lipids.
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 5mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 8 hours to a school-age child who weighs 50 lb. Available is diphenhydramine oral solution 12.5mg/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?
15 ml STEP 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? kg STEP 2: Set up an equation and solve for X. 2.2 lb/1 kg = Client's weight in lb/X kg 2.2 lb/1 kg = 50 lb/X kg X = 22.7272 STEP 3: Round if necessary. 22.7272 = 22.7 STEP 4: Reassess to determine whether the conversion to kg makes sense. If 1 kg = 2.2 lb, it makes sense that 50 lb = 22.7 kg. STEP 5: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mg STEP 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. mg x kg/day = X 5 mg x 22.7 kg = 113.5 STEP 7: Round if necessary. STEP 8: Reassess to determine whether the amount makes sense. If the prescription reads 5 mg/kg/day to divide equally every 8 hr and the school-age child weighs 22.7 kg, it makes sense to give 113.5 mg/day or 37.8333 mg every 8 hr. S TEP 9: What is the unit of measurement to calculate? mL STEP 10: What is the dose needed? Dose needed = Desired 37.8 mg STEP 11: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 12.5 mg STEP 12: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No STEP 13: What is the quantity of the dose available? 5 mL STEP 14: Set up an equation and solve for X. Desired x Quantity/ Have = X 3.7833 mg x 5 mL/ 12.5 mg = X mL X= 15.13332 STEP 15: Round if necessary. STEP 16: Reassess to determine whether the amount to give makes sense. If there is 12.5 mg/5 mL and the prescription reads 37.8333 mg, it makes sense to give 15 mL. The nurse should administer diphenhydramine oral solution 15 mL PO every 8 hr.
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who should reduce his fat intake. Which of the following menu choices should the nurse suggest? A hot dog on a whole wheat bun 3 oz of baked chicken on a whole wheat roll 1/2 cup diced potatoes with scrambled eggs A medium blueberry muffin
3 oz of baked chicken on a whole wheat roll A baked chicken sandwich on a whole wheat bun has the lowest fat content at 6.2 g.
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 240mg PO daily to a child who has a temperature of 38.9 C (102 F). The amount available is acetaminophen oral solution 160mg/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?
7.5 ml STEP 1: What is the unit of measurement to calculate? mL STEP 2: What is the dose needed? Dose needed = Desired 240 mg STEP 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 160 mg STEP 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No STEP 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 5 mL STEP 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 160 mg/5 mL = 240 mg/X mL X = 7.5 mL S TEP 7: Round if necessary. STEP 8: Reassess to determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 160 mg/5 mL and the prescription reads 240 mg, it makes sense to administer 7.5 mL. The nurse should administer acetaminophen oral solution 7.5 mL PO.
A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis and has current blood glucose level of 250mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Administer 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride by continuous IV infusion. Give potassium as a rapid IV bolus. Administer 3 units of ultralente insulin subcutaneously. Obtain an HbA1c level stat.
Administer 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride (D5NS) by continuous IV infusion When the child's blood glucose level falls between 250 and 300 mg/dL, the nurse should begin IV infusion of 5% or 10% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride. The goal is to maintain blood glucose levels between 120 and 240 mg/dL. If dextrose is not added, hypoglycemia might occur.
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has asthma. The parents care concerned about the toddler's reaction to the hospitalization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the child's anxiety? Provide privacy. Give the child a thorough explanation before providing care. Encourage rooming-in. Tell the child you will help fix her.
Encourage rooming-in Rooming-in is the most effective means of providing emotional support for a toddler. The family's presence provides a sense of security that increases the child's ability to cope in an unfamiliar environment.
A nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child who has autism and is being admitted to the facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Encourage the parents to bring in the child's stuffed animal. Give the child choices when planning daily activities. Administer phenytoin three times per day. Provide a shared room with another child his age.
Encourage the parents to bring in the child's stuffed animal ncouraging parents to bring in a child's favorite stuffed animal helps lessen the disruptiveness of hospitalization.
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3-year-old who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use? Word graphic rating scale Color tool FACES pain rating scale Numeric scale
FACES pain rating scale The FACES scale is a scale that looks at various faces, which represent various levels of pain. A 3-year-old child is able to identify faces that represent different pain levels.
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Apply cool compresses to the painful area. Initiate contact isolation precautions. Give the child flavored popsicles. Administer phytonadione.
Give the child flavored popsicles Maintaining hydration with a child who has sickle cell anemia is important to prevent sickling. Children accept flavored popsicles as a source of fluid.
A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant who has a colostomy. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will not dress my child in one-piece outfits." "I need to buy diapers that are tighter than my infant usually wears." "I need to apply paste to the back of the wafer on my child's appliance." "I will not need to toilet train my child."
I need to apply paste to the back of the wafer of my child's appliance The parent should apply stoma paste to the back of the wafer on the appliance, as well as around the stoma, to act as a sealant to prevent skin breakdown.
A nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-month-old infant who has gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will add 1 teaspoon of rice cereal per ounce to my baby's formula." "I will place my baby on her side when sleeping." "I will decrease the number of feedings my baby receives per day." "I will give my baby loperamide with each feeding."
I will add 1 teaspoon of rice cereal per ounce to my baby's formula The parents can give the infant thickened feedings with rice cereal to help decrease the reflux. In addition, the added calories can help those infants who are underweight due to the gastroesophageal reflux.
A nurse is teaching parents of a 10-year-old child who has iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will give my child an iron tablet once each day at bedtime." "I will administer the iron tablet with orange juice." "I will encourage my child to take an antacid with the iron tablet." "I will crush the iron tablet prior to giving it to my child."
I will administer the iron tablet with orange juice The intake of citrus juices with the iron will increase the iron's absorption.
A nurse is providing postoperative teaching for the parent of a 3-month-old infant who is recovering from an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will expect the site to bulge when my baby cries." "I will place a belly band around my child's abdomen." "I will fold my baby's diaper away from the incision." "I will bathe my child in the bath tub daily."
I will fold my baby's diaper away from the incision To prevent infection, the parent should be able to verbalize and demonstrate proper folding of the diaper to protect the surgical incision from contamination.
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who is to undergo a bone marrow aspiration. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "I will give you an antibiotic before your procedure." "I will place you on your side during the procedure." "You might have a headache following the procedure." "I will place a pressure dressing over the area following the procedure."
I will place a pressure dressing over the area following the procedure Applying a pressure dressing over the area following the procedure helps to prevent bleeding from the site.
A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a pulmonary infection. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority? Blood streaking of the sputum Dry mucous membranes Constipation Inability to clear secretions
Inability to clear secretions Circulation is the third-highest priority in the ABC priority setting framework because delivery of oxygen to critical organs only occurs if the heart and blood vessels are capable of efficiently carrying oxygen to them. Therefore, the inability to clear secretions is the priority-finding because the child has a compromised airway and the nurse must act in a manner that ensures transportation of oxygen to the body's cells.
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has pneumonia. The child's mother left 2 hours ago, and he is currently experiencing the separation anxiety stage of despair. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Crying and screaming Inactive and thumb sucking Shows interest in toys around him Attempts to escape and find paren
Inactive and thumb sucking A child who is sucking his thumb and refusing to eat or drink is displaying manifestations of the second stage of separation anxiety, which is despair.
A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old infant who has a myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Monitor the infant's head circumference. Position the infant supine. Place the infant under a radiant warmer. Tape a piece of plastic over the protruding membranes.
Monitor the infant's head circumference Monitor the infant's head circumference. MY ANSWER Infants who have myelomeningocele have an increased risk for hydrocephalus. Measuring the infant's head circumference helps to determine any increase.
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has rheumatic fever. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? "My child may take aspirin for his joint pain." "My child will need a blood transfusion prior to discharge." "I will need to wear a gown when in my child's room." "I will apply lotion to my child's peeling hands."
My child may take aspirin for his joint pain Children who have rheumatic fever might take salicylates (aspirin) to control the inflammatory process that occurs in the joints.
A school nurse is assessing a child who has been stung by a bee. The child's hand is swelling and the nurse notes that the child has allergies to insect stings. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect if the child develops anaphylaxis? Select all that apply? Bradycardia Nausea Hypertension Urticaria Stridor
Nausea, urticaria, stridor Nausea is correct. A common gastrointestinal response to excessive histamine release is nausea. Urticaria is correct. A common skin manifestation of excessive histamine release is hives, also known as urticaria. Stridor is correct. A serious, life-threatening response to excessive histamine release is airway narrowing, which presents as dyspnea and stridor.
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent child who returned to school following a case of mononucleosis. The child has a note from his provider excusing him from gym class. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the reason for this excusal? Potential for sustaining abdominal trauma Deficient dietary intake Exposing peers to the illness Straining sore joints
Potential for sustaining abdominal trauma An adolescent who has mononucleosis will have lymphadenopathy and often splenomegaly, which can persist for many months. For this reason, even after the adolescent is able to maintain his usual energy level and return to school, it is important for him to avoid activities that might result in trauma to the enlarged spleen.
A nurse is admitting a child who has a cute lymphocyte leukemia. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect? Platelet count 500,000 mm3 RBC 2.5 million/uL WBC 4,000/mm3 Hct 60%
RBC 2.5 million/uL An RBC of 2.5 million/uL is below the expected reference range. A child who has acute lymphocytic leukemia has a low RBC.
A nurse is caring for a child who has Tetralogy of Fallot. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect to find? Platelet count of 20,000/mm3 WBC 4,000/mm3 Thyroid stimulating hormone 7.0 microunits/mL RBC 6.8 million/uL
RBC 6.8 million/uL A child who has Tetralogy of Fallot causes cyanosis; therefore, the body responds by increasing RBC production (polycythemia) in an attempt to supply oxygen to all body parts.
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has superficial partial-thickness burns over 50% of his body. When planning for the nutritional needs of the child, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Administer pancrelipase to the child prior to each meal. Supplement the child's feedings with enteral feedings. Provide the child with a low-protein meal. Perform dressing changes 10 min prior to the child's meals.
Supplement the child's feedings with enteral feedings A child who has burns in excess of 25% of total body surface area requires enteral supplementation to consume enough calories to heal.
A nurse is caring for a 2-year old child who has frequent highlight urinary tract infections. When educating the parents about the prevention of urinary tract infections, which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Teach the child to wipe from front to back. Give the child frequent bubble baths. Urge the child to urinate every 6 hr. Administer oxybutynin daily.
Teach the child to wipe from front to back The child should be taught to wipe from front to back because this prevents bacterial contamination from the anal area entering the urethra.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 2-month-old infant who has rotavirus. The nurse notes a hemoglobin level of 12g/dL and a hematocrit of 51%. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of the laboratory values? "The infant might be dehydrated." "The infant might be anemic." "The infant might have received too much fluid." "The infant might have leukemia."
The infant might be dehydrated An increased hematocrit level indicates dehydration. Hematocrit levels rise when blood volume is decreased during dehydration.
A nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about growth and development. A parent asks, "Why does my child's abdomen stick out?" Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "You should give your child a stool softener daily." "Toddlers gain weight at a rapid pace." "You should have your child assessed for a spinal deformity." "Toddlers do not have well-developed abdominal muscles."
Toddlers don't have well developed abdominal muscles The abdominal muscles are immature and not well developed at this stage. Therefore, it is common for a toddler to have a "potbellied" appearance.
A nurse is caring for a group of infants who have congenital heart defects. For which of the following defects should the nurse expect to observe cyanosis? Transposition of great arteries Ventricular-septal defect Coarctation of the aorta Patent-ductus arteriosus
Transposition of great arteries An infant who has transposition of great arteries will have severe cyanosis because reversal of the anatomic position of the aorta and pulmonary artery allows venous blood to enter the systemic circulation without oxygenation.
A nurse is teaching the parents of a 3-year-old who has persistent otitis media about prevention. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates and understanding of the teaching? "My child should not play around others who have ear infections." "We should not smoke around our child." "My child should not swim this summer." "I will encourage my child to blow his nose forcefully when he has a cold."
We should not smoke around our child Preventing exposure to tobacco smoke at home can prevent further episodes of ear infections because tobacco smoke can cause inflammation of the respiratory tract.
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitis. which of the following statements should the nurse make? "If you take too much insulin, drink a sugar-free cola." "You will need to decrease your insulin dosage when you become a teenager." "You can use a vial of insulin for up to 30 days." "Stop taking your insulin if you are vomiting."
You can use a vial of insulin for up to 30 days The child can use an opened vial of insulin for 28 to 30 days stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
