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The Nurse Is Administering an Intramuscular Injection

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The nurse is administering an intramuscular injection.After inserting the needle,the nurse pulls back on the plunger and sees blood enter the syringe.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?


A) Angle the needle slightly and draw back again.If no blood is obtained,inject the medication.
B) Pull back slightly on the needle and inject the medication.
C) Remove the needle from the site and insert the needle into a new site.
D) Remove the needle,discard the syringe,and prepare new medication for administration.

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