Which Risk Factor(s) Should Be Considered When Administering Medications by Injection

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which risk factor(s) should be considered when administering medications by injection? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Trauma at the site of the needle puncture
• B)Possibility of infection
• C)Irretrievability of the medication once administered
• D)Delayed absorption
• E)Delayed onset of action
• F)Chance of allergic reaction

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