A nurse is about to administer an I.V. push medication through a locking device. Which action should the nurse take with the nondominant hand while piercing the resealable lock port with the dominant hand?

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The nondominant hand should stabilize the port of the locking device while the dominant hand pierces the resealable lock port to prevent accidental dislodgement of the lock. Holding a watch with a second hand is not necessary for this procedure. Wiping the insertion site with an alcohol swab for 15 seconds and applying pressure over the catheter insertion site are actions that should be taken before and after the medication administration, respectively.

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