67) ANSWER

D.Altered drug dose

RATIONALES:

Although not harmful to the client when injected, small air bubbles can change the dose of medication actually administered; therefore, the nurse should remove the air bubbles. The drug's onset of action, duration, and absorption won't be affected. Air bubbles may actually be helpful in some situations but should be added only after the dose of the drug has been withdrawn accurately. For example, with iron dextran, an air bubble and the Z-track method of injection help prevent permanent staining of the client's skin if the solution leaks into the subcutaneous tissue.