While Administering the Flu Vaccine Via the Intramuscular Route, the Nurse

While administering the flu vaccine via the intramuscular route, the nurse sees a blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating 0.1 mL. What is the nurse's next step?

A) Inject the medication slowly.
B) Remove the needle quickly and reinsert in a new site.
C) Press down on the area with an alcohol pad.
D) Withdraw the needle and prepare another injection.

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