The client is to receive an intramuscular injection of a medication that is supplied in a 2mL cartridge and a second medication that is supplied in a vial
The total amount to be administered of these medications exceeds the volume of the cartridge by 0.5 mL. How should the nurse proceed? A)
Draw both of the medications up into a syringe for administration.
B)
Administer the cartridge medication in one injection and the vial medication in a separate injection.
C)
Add as much of the vial medication to the cartridge as possible prior to injection, giving the balance in a separate injection.
D)
Call the pharmacy for advice on administering these medications.
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