A Nurse Has Administered an Intramuscular Injection

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse has administered an intramuscular injection. What will the nurse do with the syringe and needle?

• A) Recap the needle; place it in a puncture-resistant container.
• B) Do not recap the needle; place it in a puncture-resistant container.
• C) Break off the needle, place it in the barrel, and throw it in the trash.
• D) Take off the needle and throw the syringe in the client's trash can.

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