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The nurse is preparing to give an aqueous intramuscular (IM) injection to an average-sized adult. Which actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)


▸ Choose a 26- or 27-gauge, 1/4- to 1/2-inch needle.

▸ Choose a 20- to 25-gauge, 1- to 1 1/2-inch needle.

▸ Choose the dorsogluteal site, the preferred site for IM injections for adults.

▸ Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle.

▸ Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle.

▸ Before injecting the medication, withdraw the plunger to check for blood return.
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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process


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