Why Was Dorothy Taught to Aspirate Before Injecting Most Medications

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why was Dorothy taught to aspirate before injecting most medications?

• A) To prevent a clot from forming at the site
• B) To make sure all the medication is evacuated from the syringe
• C) To prevent injury to surrounding tissue
• D) To make sure the needle is not in a blood vessel

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