A Family Member Has Been Instructed in the Administration of Subcutaneous

question 21

Multiple Choice

A family member has been instructed in the administration of subcutaneous medication at home. The nurse instructs her to:

• A) break the needle off from the syringe so that it can't be reused and wrap the broken needle and syringe in newspaper and throw them in the garbage.
• B) recap the needle and dispose of it in the garbage, because it can't accidentally stick anyone with the cap replaced.
• C) save the used needles and syringes for the visiting nurse, who can collect them and arrange for proper disposal.
• D) place the used syringe and needle, without recapping it, in a large plastic bottle with a secure lid.

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