Asked by samuel lainez on May 27, 2024
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While administering an intramuscular injection,the nurse notes blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating.What action should the nurse take?
A) Pull the needle out 0.5 cm and inject the medication
B) Inject the medication as ordered
C) Notify the physician immediately
D) Discard the medication and start over
Intramuscular Injection
A method of administering medication deep into the muscles, allowing for faster absorption than subcutaneous injections.
Aspirating
The act of drawing in or out using a sucking motion, specifically referring to the withdrawal of fluid or air from the body, often using a syringe or similar device.
Syringe Barrel
A component of a syringe that holds the fluid to be injected or drawn up, typically calibrated for measuring doses.
- Understand safe administration practices for various routes of medication administration.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand safe administration practices for various routes of medication administration.
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