The nurse prepares to administer an intramuscular injection to a patient who is on anticoagulation therapy.Which techniques does the nurse perform to prevent excessive bleeding?

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Using the smallest needle possible results in less tissue trauma and less risk for bleeding.Applying pressure over the injection site for at least 5 minutes after administration compresses surrounding blood vessels and reduces the risk for bleeding.Injecting the drug slowly can increase the risk for bleeding by traumatizing tissues longer.Placing the needle in the same puncture site as a previous injection can increase the risk for bleeding by enlarging the hole and not allowing the previously damaged tissue to heal.Cleansing the skin can reduce infection risk but does nothing to reduce bleeding risk.Applying warm compresses is more likely to increase bleeding risk by dilating blood vessels in the area.Cold compresses or ice applied to the area would reduce bleeding risk.

The Nurse Prepares to Administer an Intramuscular Injection to a Patient