A nurse is preparing an injection using a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D - Use a filter needle to draw up the medication.

Rationale:
1. Filter needles prevent glass particles from entering the syringe, ensuring patient safety.
2. Glass ampules can break easily, and using a filter needle reduces the risk of glass particles contaminating the medication.
3. Filtering the medication also helps remove any particulate matter that may be present in the solution.
4. This process is essential to maintain the integrity and sterility of the medication before administration.

Summary:
A: Wearing sterile gloves is important but not necessary specifically for withdrawing medication from an ampule.
B: Shaking the ampule can introduce air bubbles into the solution, affecting the accurate dosage.
C: Snapping the top of the ampule can lead to glass particles falling into the medication, compromising safety.
D: Using a filter needle is the correct choice to draw up medication from a glass ampule.
E, F, G choices are not applicable in this scenario.