You Are Giving an IM Injection to a Patient and Hit

question 34

Multiple Choice

You are giving an IM injection to a patient and hit the bone. What do you do?

• A) Pull the needle out and give it in another location.
• B) Just give the medication.
• C) Pull the needle out about 1/4 inch and give the medication.
• D) Pull the needle out and discuss the situation with the provider.
• E) Pull the needle out and document the patient should not receive IM injections.

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