
A family member has been instructed in the administration of subcutaneous medication at home. The nurse instructs her to:
A) break the needle off from the syringe so that it can't be reused and wrap the broken needle and syringe in newspaper and throw them in the garbage.
B) recap the needle and dispose of it in the garbage, because it can't accidentally stick anyone with the cap replaced.
C) save the used needles and syringes for the visiting nurse, who can collect them and arrange for proper disposal.
D) place the used syringe and needle, without recapping it, in a large plastic bottle with a secure lid.
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