When preparing an IV medication from an ampule, the nurse should remember to:
Explanation
•When preparing medication from an ampule, the nurse should place gauze around the neck to protect their hands from broken glass.
•After removing the neck of the ampule, the nurse can draw up the medication with the ampule upside down without spilling the medication.
•Use a filter needle to avoid drawing up glass particles that may be inside the broken ampule.
•Wiping the ampule with an alcohol swab is unnecessary because the needle should never touch the outside of the ampule.
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