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Equipment:
Client’s Medication Administration Record (MAR) or computer printout
Ampule of sterile medication
File (if ampule is not scored) and small gauze or plastic ampule opener
Antiseptic swabs
Syringe
Needle for administering the medication
Filter needle or straw for withdrawing medication from the ampule
OR
This method ensures that all
Place the antiseptic wipe packet over the glass fragments fall into the
top of the ampule before breaking off the packet and reduces the risk
top. of cuts.