After inserting the needle into the injection port of a saline lock, you pull back on the plunger and observe blood return in the syringe. You should next:
A. administer the medication and observe for infiltration.
B. remove the needle and prepare a new syringe.
C. administer the medication via IM injection instead.
D. flush the saline lock with normal saline before giving the drug.
Answer: A. administer the medication and observe for infiltration.
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