The nurse administers B12 IM to a patient in a long-term care facility. After administering this medication, the nurse will (Select all that apply.)
a. carefully recap the needle.
b. identify the patient.
c. massage site of injection.
d. dispose of the used needle according to policy.
e. apply a small bandage to the site.
ANS: D, E
After administering an IM injection, the nurse should dispose of used needles according to policy and apply a small bandage to the site. Needles should never be recapped following use. The patient requires identification before the injection is given. After the needle is removed, gentle pressure should be applied to the site. Massage can increase the pain if the muscle mass is stressed by the amount of medication given.
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