The nurse is attempting to withdraw 1 mL of fluid into a 3 mL syringe,and is pulling on the plunger.The fluid is not flowing into the syringe,and the nurse has withdrawn the plunger to the 2.5 mL line.Which action would the nurse take to correct this problem?
A) Change the needle because the current needle is clogged.
B) Inject air into the vial and draw out the remaining fluid.
C) Throw the vial away and obtain a new one,because this one is defective.
D) Obtain a larger syringe to withdraw the medication.
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