A nurse is assisting a client in selecting an appropriate diet.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Choice A rationale

Injecting air into the ampule prior to drawing the medication into a syringe is incorrect because ampules are sealed glass containers, and injecting air could cause the liquid to spill out due to pressure changes.

Choice B rationale

Adding 0.5 mL of diluent to the medication is not appropriate for most medications in ampules unless specifically instructed by the medication guidelines. Ampules typically contain ready-to-use medication.

Choice C rationale

Using a filter needle to aspirate the medication is the correct action. A filter needle is used to prevent any glass particles from being drawn into the syringe, ensuring the medication is safe for administration.

Choice D rationale

Cleansing the tip of the ampule with an alcohol swab after opening is unnecessary because the ampule's contents are sterile and the risk of contamination is minimized if the ampule is handled correctly.

Choice A rationale

Placing the cap of a sterile solution on a clean surface with the inside facing down can contaminate the cap. It should be placed with the inside facing up to maintain sterility.

Choice B rationale

Placing a sterile instrument within 1.3 cm (0.5 in) of the edge of the sterile field risks contamination, as the edges are considered non-sterile. Instruments should be placed well within the sterile field.

Choice C rationale

Opening the top flap of the sterile tray package away from their body ensures that the sterile contents are not contaminated by the nurse's clothing or body, maintaining the sterility of the field.

Choice D rationale

Dropping sterile objects onto the field from a height of 5 cm (2 in) can cause contamination due to the potential for the objects to fall outside the sterile field. Objects should be placed gently onto the field without dropping them.