RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is available in a glass ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Explanation & Rationale
A. The nurse should break the ampule away from the body to avoid injury. B. The ampule should be disposed of in a sharps container, not in the trash. C. A filter needle prevents glass particles from entering the syringe, reducing the risk of embolism or irritation. D. A new needle should be used for injection to prevent glass contamination.
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