The nurse prepares a DTaP (diphtheria,tetanus toxoid,and ...

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The nurse prepares a DTaP (diphtheria,tetanus toxoid,and acellular pertussis) immunization for a 6-month-old infant. To administer this injection safely,the nurse chooses which of the following needles,size and length, injection type,and injection site?
 
  1. 25-gauge,5/8-inch needle;IM
  (intramuscular);anterolateral thigh
  2. 22-gauge,1/2-inch needle;IM
  (intramuscular);ventrogluteal
  3. 25-gauge,5/8-inch needle;ID
  (intradermal);deltoid
  4. 25-gauge,3/4-inch needle;SQ
  (subcutaneous);anterolateral thigh

Question 2

Risk factors for labor dystocia include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Tall maternal height
  2. Labor induction
  3. Small-for-gestational-age (SGA) fetus
  4. Malpresentation
  5. Prolonged latent phase

[ryrychapman11]

Answer to Question 1

Answer:1
Rationale: The dose of DTaP is 0.5 cc or 0.5 mL,to be given with a 2225-gauge, 5 3
/8/4-inch needle;IM (intramuscularly). The only safe intramuscular injection site for a 6-month-old infant is the anterolateral thigh.

Answer to Question 2

2, 4, 5
Explanation: 2. Labor induction is a risk factor of dystocia.
4. Malpresentation is a risk factor of dystocia.
5. Prolonged latent phase is a risk factor of dystocia.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[komodo7]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review