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jc611

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The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection to a client. When selecting the needle, the nurse should choose one with a:
 
  1. Small gauge number.
  2. Long shaft.
  3. Long bevel.
  4. Short bevel.

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that an older client will have difficulty self-administering medications when what is assessed?
 
  1. Eats several servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
  2. Altered memory.
  3. Decreased visual acuity.
  4. Decreased manual dexterity.
  5. Limits red meat in the diet.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Smallgauge number needles are used for viscous medications. For subcutaneous injections, a larger gauge number should be used.
Rationale 2: Long shafts are used for intramuscular injections.
Rationale 3: Longer bevels provide the sharpest needles, and cause less discomfort. They are commonly used for subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
Rationale 4: Short bevels are used for intradermal and IV injections because a long bevel can become occluded if it rests against the side of a blood vessel.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: Eating several servings of fruits and vegetables each day will not influence the older client's ability to self-administer medications.
Rationale 2: Altered memory is one physiological change associated with aging that influences medication administration.
Rationale 3: Decreased visual acuity is one physiological change associated with aging that influences medication administration.
Rationale 4: Decreased manual dexterity is one physiological change associated with aging that influences medication administration.
Rationale 5: Limiting red meat in the diet will not influence the older client's ability to self-administer medications.





 

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