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soccerdreamer_17

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When choosing a site for an IM injection in a young child, the nurse understands that the deltoid injection site is rarely used because:
 
  a. this muscle is not fully developed until adolescence.
  b. it is more difficult to restrain the child when using the deltoid site.
  c. the child may become more upset when watching the nurse use this site.
  d. all of these factors are rationales for not using this site.

Question 2

When planning parenteral medication, the nurse considers that beginning at which age can children receiving parenteral medication be permitted to handle a syringe without a needle?
 
  a. 18 months c. 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years
  b. 2 years d. 5 to 6 years



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: The deltoid muscle is not fully developed until adolescence, so it is not an appropriate site for young children.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate rationale.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate rationale.
D Incorrect: b and c are incorrect, so this answer also is incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is too young.
B Incorrect: This is too young.
C Correct: Children at this age cooperate more if able to handle the equipment and this age group would be less likely to put the equipment in their mouth.
D Incorrect: Although this age group also can handle the syringe without a needle, it is not the beginning age group.





 

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