After cleansing the top of a medication vial with an alcohol pad, the nurse must NEXT:
a. hold the vial at waist level and withdraw the desired dosage
b. inject air equal to the amount of medication to be withdrawn
c. shake the vial vigorously
d. place the vial on a stable surface to withdraw the desired dosage
B
To withdraw medication from a vial, cleanse the top of a medication vial with an alcohol pad, inject air equal to the amount of medication to be withdrawn, invert vial, and withdraw prescribed amount.
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