After Cleansing the Top of a Medication Vial with an Alcohol

question 35

Multiple Choice

After cleansing the top of a medication vial with an alcohol pad,the nurse must NEXT:

• A)hold the vial at waist level and withdraw the desired dosage
• B)inject air equal to the amount of medication to be withdrawn
• C)shake the vial vigorously
• D)place the vial on a stable surface to withdraw the desired dosage

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