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sc00by25

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The nurse is administering an IM injection into a vastus lateralis muscle of a 6-month-old infant. What should the length of the needle and amount to be given be?
 
  a. 5/8 to 1 inch; 0.5 to 1.0 ml
  b. 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch; 1.0 to 2.0 ml
  c. 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch; 0.5 to 1.0 ml
  d. 5/8 to 1 inch; 0.75 to 2 ml

Question 2

At which age should a nurse keep teaching time short (5 minutes)?
 
  a. Infant
  b. Toddler
  c. Preschool
  d. School age


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The length of a needle for an infant should be 5/8 to 1 inch, and the amount of solution should not exceed 1 ml

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Toddlers have limited time concept, and teaching time should be kept short (510 minutes).


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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