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beccaep

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse is planning to provide a client with an injection. Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind when providing the injection?
 
  a. Intradermal injections should be given at a 30 angle.
  b. Subcutaneous injections may be given in the upper arm and thigh areas.
  c. Intramuscular injections should be given at a 60 angle.
  d. Intramuscular injections may be given to the infant in the dorsogluteal and deltoid muscles.

Question 2

The nurse is planning to administer an intramuscular injection to an obese adult. What size needle is most appropriate?
 
  a. 27 gauge, 3/8 inch c. 23 gauge, 1-1/2 inch
  b. 25 gauge, 1 inch d. 21 gauge, 2 inch


whitcassie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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