An adolescent has been taught to administer replacement factors for bleeding episodes related to hemophilia. What action by the teen indicates that further instruction is needed?
A.
Disposes of sharps in an approved container
B.
Reconstitutes the medication with sterile water
C.
Selects the appropriate needle for an IM injection
D.
Washes hands prior to working with the drug
ANS: C
Replacement factors are given intravenously. The other actions are appropriate.
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