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joesmith1212

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The nurse has to give an intramuscular injection to an adult. What is the correct gauge needle?
 
  A) 21
  B) 23
  C) 25
  D) 28

Question 2

Which statement is incorrect about the administration of oral medications?
 
  A) Check expiration dates on all labels.
  B) Check patients for allergies to drugs.
  C) Be aware that some drugs are best taken on an empty stomach.
  D) When a patient is NPO, the patient can not receive any drugs.


Gabe

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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