Which of the following is included when reconstituting and drawing a drug for injection?

A. Use tap water as the diluent
B. Wipe the rubber diaphragm with a 10% bleach solution
C. Puncture the diaphragm of the vial of diluent with the needle and inject the air into the vial
D. Snap the ampule neck toward you
E. Shake the vial vigorously unless the label indicates that it should not be shaken


Answer: C

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