A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection of ...

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A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection of an older adult's seasonal influenza vaccination. What size needle should the nurse use to administer the injection?
 
  A) 16 gauge
  B) 20 gauge
  C) 24 gauge
  D) 28 gauge

Question 2

A patient will undergo an endoscopy with conscious sedation using midazolam (Versed). The nurse who is participating in this procedure should monitor the patient closely for signs of
 
  A) increased intracranial pressure.
  B) respiratory depression.
  C) hemorrhage.
  D) rhabdomyolysis.

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Usually, a 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is used for Sub-Q injections and a 22- or 20-gauge, 1 1/2-inch needle is used for IM injections.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Following administration of midazolam, continuous monitoring for respiratory depression is required, and if necessary, age-specific resuscitative measures should be implemented. Increased ICP, rhabdomyolysis, and hemorrhage are less likely than respiratory depression.

[09madisonrousseau09]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

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