After insertion of the needle into the patient's ventrogluteal muscle,the nurse aspirates and notices a very small amount of blood in the syringe.What action should the nurse take?
A) Inject the medication slowly but smoothly.
B) Withdraw the needle,expel the blood from the syringe,reinsert the needle,and inject the medication.
C) Withdraw the needle,change the needle,insert the needle,and inject the medication.
D) Withdraw the needle,dispose of the medication and syringe,and prepare another dose of medication.
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