A student nurse is giving a patient an intramuscular Depo-Provera injection. Which action by the student would cause the instructor to intervene?
A.
Assesses that the patient's last period started 5-7 days ago
B.
Injects the medication deeply into the gluteus maximus
C.
Instructs the woman to return in 3 months for another shot
D.
Massages the site when the patient complains of pain
ANS: D
The injection site should not be massaged, as this action can decrease the effectiveness of the medication. The other actions are correct.
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