The nurse is caring for a client receiving Enoxaparin. Which finding requires action before the medication is given?

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A. leave the air bubble in place when administering the injection — Prefilled enoxaparin syringes often contain a small air bubble that should not be expelled. It helps seal the medication in the subcutaneous tissue.

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B. expel the bubble to prevent air embolism

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C. shake the syringe until the bubble dissolves

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D. switch the dose to intramuscular injection