To withdraw medication from an ampule,the nurse should open the ampule by:
A)placing a tissue around the neck and snapping the top off carefully
B)filing the neck and snapping the top while wearing gloves
C)wrapping a sterile gauze pad around the neck and snapping the top off away from oneself
D)placing the neck on a solid surface and tapping it gently with a sterile clamp

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When withdrawing a medication from an ampule,wrapping a sterile gauze pad around the neck and snapping the top off away from oneself.This prevents percutaneous injury.

To Withdraw Medication from an Ampule,the Nurse Should Open the Ampule