As the Nurse Is Giving an Intramuscular Injection, She Notes

question 3

Multiple Choice

As the nurse is giving an intramuscular injection, she notes blood returning into the syringe with aspiration. The best action by the nurse is to

• A) Withdraw the needle and dispose of the syringe.
• B) Withdraw the needle, replace the needle, and then provide the injection in a different location.
• C) Push the needle deeper into the muscle and aspirate again.
• D) This is a normal finding with an intramuscular injection; the nurse should proceed with the injection.

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