The practical nurse (PN) observes a newly hired PN who is preparing to open an ampule as seen in the picture. Which action should the PN take?Call the charge nurse to the medication room to assist the newly hired PN with the ampule. Take the ampule from the newly hired PN and demonstrate how to safely open the ampule. Advice the newly hired PN to continue with by gently snapping the ampule open Advise the newly hired PN to reposition the alcohol pad around the neck of the ampule.

Answer : 4. Advise the newly hired PN to reposition the alcohol pad around the neck of the ampule.

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The practical nurse (PN) observes a newly hired PN who is preparing to open an ampule as seen in the picture. Which action should the PN take?

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