When a nurse is preparing an injection from an ampule, which of ...

[NClaborn]

When a nurse is preparing an injection from an ampule, which of these actions should be taken before administering the medication to a client?
 
  a. Discard the ampule.
  b. Document the medication on the MAR.
  c. Change the needle.
  d. Change the syringe.

Question 2

Before delivering a drug through an enteral tube, it is MOST important for the nurse to do which of the following?
 
  a. Assess the client's bowel sounds. c. Check the tube placement.
  b. Check the tube patency. d. Instill 5 mL of water to rinse the tube.

[Tonny]

Answer to Question 1

C
Prior to administering medication from an ampule, the nurse should change the needle to prevent irritation to the subcutaneous tissue.

Answer to Question 2

C
Prior to enteral administration, the nurse should verify tube placement.