ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
When preparing medication from a vial for a subcutaneous injection for a client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
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Answer: B
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1. Holding the vial with the top facing upward while injecting air into the vial allows for easy withdrawal of the medication without creating a vacuum.
2. Injecting air into the vial helps maintain the pressure inside, preventing the syringe from collapsing during withdrawal.
3. This action ensures smooth and accurate extraction of the medication for subcutaneous injection.
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Choices:
A: Holding the syringe so that bubbles collect at the level of the plunger can introduce air bubbles into the medication, leading to inaccurate dosing and potential harm to the client.
C: Injecting air into the vial with the needle immersed in the fluid may cause contamination of the medication and increase the risk of infection.
D: Holding the syringe at a 45° angle to verify dosage is irrelevant to preparing medication from a vial for a subcutaneous injection and does not address the correct technique for this process.
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