A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Recapping needles increases the risk of needlestick injuries and is not recommended after use. B. Disposing of needles in a wastebasket is unsafe and violates proper biohazard disposal protocols. C. Using a needle that retracts is a recommended safety practice that helps prevent needlestick injuries after medication administration. D. Breaking needles is hazardous and unnecessary; safety-engineered devices should be used and disposed of intact in approved sharps containers.