What Is the Appropriate Technique for the Nurse to Use

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the appropriate technique for the nurse to use to remove medication from an ampule?

• A) Keep the needle against the rim of the ampule
• B) Break the neck of the ampule toward the hands
• C) Tip the ampule to bring all fluid within reach of the needle
• D) Add a volume of air to push the medication out into the syringe

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