The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of ...

[Mimi]

The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of morphine sulfate (MSO4) to a client. The client's height, weight, and muscle mass are within normal limits. What are the appropriate needle size and angle for this injection?
 
  a. 27-gauge needle, 10-degree angle
  b. 20-gauge needle, 90-degree angle
  c. 23-gauge needle, 20-degree angle
  d. 25-gauge needle, 45-degree angle

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer an ointment to the client's eye and is gathering the needed supplies. What supplies are needed to complete this task? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Clean gloves
  b. Medication ointment
  c. Sterile gauze
  d. Sterile gloves
  e. 30-mL syringe
  f. 5-mL syringe
  g. Tissues

[moormoney]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This is the correct angle and size for a subcutaneous injection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, G
Although the eyes are considered sterile, clean gloves are all that are needed, and care should be taken to keep the medication sterile. The syringes are not needed. The sterile gauze is needed in case the eye must be touched. The tissues allow for removal of excess medication.

[Mimi]

Great answer, keep it coming

[scottmt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it