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dollx

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When preparing to give an intramuscular injection into the gluteal site, the nurse uses landmarks to ensure safe placement of the medication. Those landmarks are:
 
  a. the tip of the coccyx and the greater trochanter.
  b. between the center of the gluteus and the iliac spine.
  c. between the posterior iliac crest and the greater trochanter.
  d. on an imaginary line between the center of the gluteus and the greater trochanter.

Question 2

A condition in which there is a temporary loss of consciousness associated with an increased rate of respiration, tachycardia, pallor, perspiration, and coolness of the skin is known as _________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

C
The gluteal site is marked by the greater trochanter and the posterior iliac crest.

Answer to Question 2

syncope
Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness (partial or complete) associated with an increased rate of respiration, tachycardia, pallor, perspiration, and coolness of skin.



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