Which of the following actions must the nurse take in preparing two different medications from two vials?
a. Inject fluid from one vial into the other.
b. Uncap the syringe, and wipe the needle with an alcohol preparation before inserting into either vial.
c. Discard the medication from vial number two if medication from vial number one is pushed into it.
d. Insert air into the first vial, but not the second vial.
C
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A Fluid from one vial should not be injected into another, as it would contaminate the second vial.
B The needle should not be wiped with alcohol. It is considered sterile and does not need to be wiped with alcohol. Wiping the needle would place the nurse at risk for a needle stick.
C If a vial becomes contaminated with another medication, it should be discarded.
D Air should be inserted into both vials, making sure the needle does not touch the solution in the first vial.
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