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faduma

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which is the correct needle for an intramuscular (IM) injection?
 
  a. 18 G, 1-inch
  b. 20 G, -inch
  c. 25 G, 2-inch
  d. 21 G, 1-inch

Question 2

When a patient is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, the nurse may be given an order to administer medication via which route?
 
  a. IV
  b. IM
  c. Subcutaneous
  d. Rectal


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nicoleclaire22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An IM injection is usually given with a 1- to 2-inch, 20- to 22-gauge needle.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
IV injections or infusions may be needed when medication must go directly into the bloodstream, because the action of this method is rapid.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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