The nurse is preparing to administer a 0.5-mL rabies vaccine into ...

[biggirl4568]

The nurse is preparing to administer a 0.5-mL rabies vaccine into the deltoid muscle of a patient. Which needle size is best for the procedure?
 
  a. 20 gauge  1 1/2 inch
  b. 23 gauge  1/2 inch
  c. 25 gauge  5/8 inch
  d. 27 gauge  3/8 inch

Question 2

Which of the following is the most important factor in determining an individual's response to a real or perceived stressor?
 
  a. Number of stressors
  b. Magnitude of the stressors
  c. The individual's perception of the stressor
  d. The stressor's effect on the individual's health status

[isabelt_18]

Answer to Question 1

C
For an intramuscular injection into the deltoid, a 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is recommended. Needles that are 20 gauge  11/2 inch, 23 gauge  1/2 inch, and 27 gauge  3/8 inch are not appropriately sized for this type of injection.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A The number of stressors is a factor that affects an individual's ability to re-establish balance, but it is not the most important factor in determining the individual's response to stressors.
B The magnitude of the stressor is a factor that affects an individual's ability to re-establish balance, but it is not the most important factor in determining the individual's response to stressors.
C The most important factor in determining an individual's response to stressors is the individual's perception of the stressor.
D The stressor's effect on health status is a factor that affects an individual's ability to re-establish balance, but it is not the most important factor in determining the individual's response to stressors.

[biggirl4568]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[vickybb89]

Excellent