The nurse administers B₁₂ IM to a patient in a long-term care facility.After administering this medication,the nurse will: (Select all that apply.)

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After administering an IM injection, the nurse should dispose of the used needle according to the facility's policy to prevent needlestick injuries and apply a small bandage to the site if necessary to prevent bleeding or infection. Recapping the needle is discouraged to prevent needlestick injuries, identifying the patient should occur before administering the medication, and massaging the site of injection is not always recommended as it can cause tissue irritation or disperse the medication too quickly, depending on the medication administered.

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