Question
In preparing to administer a drug to a client, the nurse has pierced a multi-use vial of medication. What is the appropriate nursing action?
Place the date on the vial and retain for future use. Discard the remaining drug. Send the vial with the remaining drug back to the pharmacy. Draw up the remaining medication to give at the next time of administration.
Place the date on the vial and retain for future use. Discard the remaining drug. Send the vial with the remaining drug back to the pharmacy. Draw up the remaining medication to give at the next time of administration.
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The appropriate nursing action after piercing a multi-use vial of medication is to **place the date on the vial and retain it for future use**. Multi-use vials are designed to be used multiple times, and they typically have specific guidelines regarding their storage and duration of use once opened. It’s essential to follow any relevant hospital policies and the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the shelf life and proper storage of the vial after it has been opened.
Discarding the remaining drug, sending it back to the pharmacy, or drawing it up for the next administration without proper labeling and storage would not be appropriate actions. Therefore, you should label the vial with the date it was opened and ensure it is stored correctly.
Discarding the remaining drug, sending it back to the pharmacy, or drawing it up for the next administration without proper labeling and storage would not be appropriate actions. Therefore, you should label the vial with the date it was opened and ensure it is stored correctly.