While administering an intramuscular injection, the nurse notes blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating. What action should the nurse take?

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When blood is aspirated into the syringe during an attempt to administer an intramuscular injection, it indicates that the needle may have entered a blood vessel. The correct action is to discard the medication and start over with a new syringe and medication, ensuring to choose a different site for the injection to avoid injecting the medication into the bloodstream, which could cause adverse effects depending on the medication.

While Administering an Intramuscular Injection, the Nurse Notes Blood Return