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The nurse is administering an intramuscular injection of an antibiotic to 3-month-old child. Of the following administration sites, which would be the best site for the nurse to give this medication?
 
  A) Thigh
  B) Buttocks
  C) Upper arm
  D) Abdomen

Question 2

An order for an intramuscular medication has been ordered for a 4-year-old boy. The nurse finds the child in the playroom with his caregiver.
 
  Which of the following actions by the nurse would be the best procedure to follow when administering this medication?
  A) Move him to a spot in the room where no other children are playing and give the injection. Reward him with a lollipop or sticker if he cooperates. Complete all required documentation.
  B) Take him back to his bed to give him his injection. Let him go back to the playroom if he doesn't cry. Complete all required documentation.
  C) Take him to a separate treatment room to give him his injection. Praise his cooperation even if he cries. Take him back to the playroom. Complete all required documentation.
  D) Ask the caregiver to let you know when he is finished playing and give him his injection in a treatment room at that time. Document the time you actually give the injection.



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sultana.d

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C




deesands

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!


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