A nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection to a client. ...

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A nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection to a client. What is the maximum volume that the nurse may administer by this route?
 
  A) 3 ml
  B) 2.5 ml
  C) 1 ml
  D) 0.05 ml

Question 2

In providing pain medication for the postoperative client, what is the preferred route of administration when the client is NPO?
 
  a. epidural c. intravenous
  b. intramuscular d. oral

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Answer to Question 1

C
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The volume of a subcutaneous injection is usually up to 1 ml. An intramuscular injection is the administration of up to 3 ml of medication into one muscle or muscle group. Intradermal injections are commonly used for diagnostic purposes in small volumes, usually 0.01 to 0.05 ml.

Answer to Question 2

C
With postoperative pain, the intravenous route is preferred as the route of administration for pain medications, as it allows for quicker affects.

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