A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Medication from a Vial

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication from a vial. In which order will the nurse perform the steps, starting with the first step?
1) Invert the vial.
2) Fill the syringe with medication.
3) Inject air into the airspace of the vial.
4) Clean with alcohol swab and allow to dry.
5) Pull back on the plunger the amount to be drawn up.
6) Tap the side of the syringe barrel to remove air bubbles.

A) 4, 1, 5, 3, 6, 2
B) 1, 4, 5, 3, 2, 6
C) 4, 5, 3, 1, 2, 6
D) 1, 4, 5, 3, 6, 2

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