A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed drug via an intramuscular injection. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do? Select all that apply
A) Always wear gloves.
B) Cleanse skin at injection site.
C) Place pressure on the area after removing the needle.
D) Recap the needle before disposal.
E) Aspirate after inserting the needle.
Ans: A, B, C, E
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When administering an intramuscular injection, the nurse should always wear gloves, cleanse the skin at the injection site prior to administration, aspirate for 5 to 10 seconds after inserting the needle, apply pressure to the area after removing the needle, and never recap the needle.
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