As the Nurse Is Giving an Intramuscular Injection, She Notes

Multiple Choice

As the nurse is giving an intramuscular injection, she notes blood returning into the syringe with aspiration. The best action by the nurse is to

A) Withdraw the needle and dispose of the syringe.
B) Withdraw the needle, replace the needle, and then provide the injection in a different location.
C) Push the needle deeper into the muscle and aspirate again.
D) This is a normal finding with an intramuscular injection; the nurse should proceed with the injection.