When giving a patient a penicillin injection,what should the nurse keep in mind? (Select all that apply.)

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With IM injections of penicillin,the nurse should assess the patient's blood pressure and heart rate prior to administration to obtain a baseline.The nurse should always aspirate (pull back the plunger of the syringe to check for blood)to prevent medication from accidentally being injected into a blood vessel.The patient should be advised to wait 30 minutes before leaving an office or clinic to allow time for health care staff to watch for adverse reactions.

When Giving a Patient a Penicillin Injection,what Should the Nurse