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The nurse should teach the client to discard any regular insulin that appears cloudy, as regular insulin should be clear. NPH insulin has a cloudy appearance. The nurse should teach the client to inject air into the NPH vial first. The nurse should teach the client to draw up the regular insulin into the syringe first. Nystatin oral suspension should be stored at room temperature. The action of nystatin is local, and it is not absorbed through intact skin or mucous membranes. There is no reason to take the medication on an empty stoma. Nystatin must be swallowed to maximize the medication's local effects on the mucosal lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Ferrous sulfate provides the iron needed by the body to produce red blood cells. Taking iron supplements between meals helps to increase the bioavailability of the iron. Taking the medication with food can reduce the GI symptoms associated with it. However, taking the medication between meals maximizes absorption Reclining immediately after taking ferrous sulfate may lead to esophageal corrosion. Clients should remain upright for 15-30 min following administering.

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