A nurse is caring for a client who requires a medication that is packaged in a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when opening the glass ampule?

A. Breaking the neck of the ampule in a downward motion could increase the risk of injury and should not be done without proper technique. Wearing sterile gloves is correct, but the motion of breaking the ampule should be cautious and controlled. B. Breaking the neck to the right side is not a recommended or safe practice. It is important to use a controlled, proper method of opening the ampule to avoid injury. C. Tapping the bottom of the ampule helps dislodge any liquid that may be stuck, and using a gauze pad around the neck provides protection against glass shards. Breaking the neck in a forward motion away from the body is the correct and safest approach. D. Breaking the top of the ampule toward the body is unsafe, as it can cause glass shards to potentially hurt the nurse. The ampule should be broken away from the body for safety.