Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 346 of 2368
As a nurse prepares to give an injection, the client asks a worried question about the medication. What is the nurse's best action?
- Continue, because the order is already verified
- Give the injection quickly to limit anxiety
- Stop the procedure and explore the client's concerns
- Ask the client to sign a refusal and leave
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Correct answer: Stop the procedure and explore the client's concerns
When a client questions a medication, the nurse stops, explores the concerns, reviews the order, and notifies the provider if needed.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Parenteral Medications: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES FOR INJECTIONS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026