After cleansing the top of a medication vial with an alcohol pad,the nurse must NEXT:
A)hold the vial at waist level and withdraw the desired dosage
B)inject air equal to the amount of medication to be withdrawn
C)shake the vial vigorously
D)place the vial on a stable surface to withdraw the desired dosage

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To withdraw medication from a vial,cleanse the top of a medication vial with an alcohol pad,inject air equal to the amount of medication to be withdrawn,invert vial,and withdraw prescribed amount.

After Cleansing the Top of a Medication Vial with an Alcohol