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LaDunn

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When a nurse administers an intramuscular injection of a viscous medication into a muscular adult, she correctly uses
 
  1. A long needle with a small gauge.
  2. A long needle with a large gauge.
  3. A short needle with a small gauge.
  4. A short needle with a large gauge.

Question 2

A nurse handling a syringe before administering an injection correctly keeps all parts of the syringe sterile except the
 
  1. Plunger.
  2. Inside of the barrel.
  3. Syringe tip.
  4. Plastic needle cap.



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