While administering an intramuscular injection,the nurse notes blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating.What action should the nurse take?

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Seeing blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating indicates that the needle may be in a blood vessel, which is not appropriate for an intramuscular injection. The correct action is to discard the medication and start the process over, ensuring the needle is correctly placed in muscle tissue to avoid injecting the medication into the bloodstream.

While Administering an Intramuscular Injection,the Nurse Notes Blood Return in the Syringe