Place the Following Steps of Withdrawing Medication from a Vial

question 16

Short Answer

Place the following steps of withdrawing medication from a vial in the order in which a nurse would appropriately perform them (1-6). (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence, do not use commas).
1. Pierce the rubber stopper at a 90-degree angle.
2. Invert the vial and syringe.
3. Inject air into the vial.
4. Pull the plunger back to the desired level to fill the syringe with air.
5. Withdraw the appropriate amount of medication into the syringe.
6. Wash hands.

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