The nurse prepares to administer a subcutaneous injection for a ...

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The nurse prepares to administer a subcutaneous injection for a client of average weight. At what angle would the nurse insert the needle?
 
  a. 10-degree c. 45-degree
  b. 25-degree d. 90-degree

Question 2

A nurse should never discharge a neonate from the hospital unless:
 
  a. an infant car seat is available for the trip home
  b. a male neonate has been circumcised
  c. the family has a plastic crib for the neonate
  d. the neonate has several formed stools

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Answer to Question 1

C
For a subcutaneous injection given to an adult, the dose amount should not exceed 1.5 mL, and a 0.5 to 3 mL syringe is used with a 23- to 25-gauge needle, and the dose is administered at a 45-degree angle.

Answer to Question 2

A
A neonate should never discharged from the hospital unless an infant car seat is available for the trip home.