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mcmcdaniel

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The nurse has to administer a subcutaneous injection of insulin to a client. Which needle should the nurse select for the injection?
 
  A) 3/8 inch 25 gauge needle
  B) 5/8 inch 23 gauge needle
  C) 1 1/2 inch 21 gauge needle
  D) 1 1/2 inch 18 gauge needle

Question 2

Which practices by the student nurse are correct in measuring a liquid medication? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Estimate a dose between two lines on the medicine cup.
  B) Pour liquids at eye level on a flat surface.
  C) The center of the medication is on the meniscus measurement line.
  D) The medication on the sides of the container appears below the meniscus line.
  E) Liquid medications are measured in a medicine cup or a syringe.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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