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maychende

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Steroids should be discontinued for one full week prior to allergy testing.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A subcutaneous injection typically employs a(n)
 
 None of these answers
  1.5-inch needle
  58-inch needle
  34-inch needle
  14-inch needle


fwbard

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

58-inch needle

Rationale: Under normal conditions, a 5/8-inch needle is optimal for subcutaneous injections.


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