While Administering an Intramuscular Injection, the Nurse Notes Blood Return

question 5

Multiple Choice

While administering an intramuscular injection, the nurse notes blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating. What action should the nurse take?

• A) Inject the medication as planned.
• B) Notify the physician immediately.
• C) Discard the medication and start over.
• D) Pull the needle out 0.635 cm and inject the medication.

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