The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Insulin That Was Drawn

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer insulin that was drawn up in the medication room.The nurse uses a one-handed scoop method to:

• A)Avoid a needle stick.
• B)Reduce the chance of medication error.
• C)Keep the dominant hand free.
• D)Maintain sterility of the syringe.

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