Which Action by the Nurse Is Accurate When Withdrawing Medication

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which action by the nurse is accurate when withdrawing medication into a syringe from a vial?

• A) Inject an amount of air equal to the medication into the vial.
• B) Break the thin neck of the vial container.
• C) Remove the rubber stopper on the top of the vial.
• D) Discard the initial 0.5 mL of medication to ensure sterility.

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Definitions:

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