When Preparing to Reconstitute a Medication from a Powder Form

question 24

Multiple Choice

When preparing to reconstitute a medication from a powder form, the nurse should first:

• A) use sterile water.
• B) vigorously shake the powder prior to reconstituting medication.
• C) follow directions on label for diluent to use.
• D) discard the vial and the unused medication.

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