While administering an intramuscular injection,the nurse notes blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating.What action should the nurse take?

A) Pull the needle out 0.5 cm and inject the medication
B) Inject the medication as ordered
C) Notify the physician immediately
D) Discard the medication and start over

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Seeing blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating indicates that the needle may be in a blood vessel, which could lead to the medication being injected directly into the bloodstream instead of the muscle. This could cause adverse effects depending on the medication. The correct action is to discard the medication and start over, ensuring the medication is administered safely and correctly.

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