An adult client visits an outpatient wellness center to receive a seasonal influenza vaccination. In what order should the practical nurse perform the following steps to safely administer the intramuscular injection?
- 1Verify the client's identity using two identifiers and screen for allergies or contraindications.
- 2Perform hand hygiene and put on a pair of clean gloves.
- 3Cleanse the skin over the deltoid muscle with an alcohol wipe.
- 4Administer the vaccine into the muscle using an appropriate needle length.
- 5Discard the used syringe and needle directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container.
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The correct sequence is: verify the client and screen for contraindications, perform hand hygiene and don gloves, cleanse the injection site, administer the vaccine, and finally dispose of the sharps safely.
Safe vaccination involves a logical sequence that prioritizes verifying safety and identity first, followed by infection control measures, preparation of the physical site, the actual administration, and immediate safe disposal of hazardous materials.
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Safe administration of immunizations as primary prevention.