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HESI MED SURG QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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The nurse is giving an IM injection. Upon aspiration, the nurse notices 
blood return in the syringe. What should the nurse do? 
a. Administer the injection at a slower rate. 
b. Withdraw the needle and prepare the injection again. 
c. Pull the needle back slightly and inject the medication. 
d. Give the injection and hold pressure over the site for 3 minutes. 
ANS: B 
Blood return upon aspiration indicates improper placement, and the 
injection should not be given. Instead withdraw the needle, ...
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