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Title: The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular medication. In determining which size needle ... Post by: Mpappan54 on Jan 25, 2018 The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular medication. In determining which size needle and syringe to use to administer the medication, the nurse must consider which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. The volume of medication b. The viscosity of the medication c. The size and weight of the patient d. Whether or not the syringe has a safety needle Title: The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular medication. In determining which size needle ... Post by: Kaliza17 on Jan 25, 2018 A, B, C
The nurse needs to determine the appropriate size of syringe and needle to be used. The smallest syringe possible for the volume of medication should be used to improve the accuracy of medication preparation. The needle length is chosen by the patient's size and weight, the type of tissue to be injected, and the route of administration. The needle gauge is determined by the viscosity of the medication. |