To Prevent Complications from Intramuscular Injections, a Nurse Should Do

question 20

Multiple Choice

To prevent complications from intramuscular injections, a nurse should do all of the following except

• A) Wash the hands before preparing injections and on entering a patient's room.
• B) Make the needle puncture slowly and with caution.
• C) Apply a bandage after giving the injection.
• D) Document the site of the injection.

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