Asked by Jagmohan Aulakh on May 12, 2024
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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
Viscosity
A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow; a high viscosity indicates a thick fluid, while a low viscosity indicates a thin fluid.
Safety Needle
A needle designed with features to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries to healthcare professionals.
Intramuscular Medication
Medication that is injected directly into the muscle tissue, allowing the drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream more quickly than oral medications.
- Determine the appropriate techniques for readying and delivering various injection types (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
- Elucidate the reasoning behind the selection of particular administrative methods.
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Sheeba SaeedMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C
Explanation :
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.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the appropriate techniques for readying and delivering various injection types (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
- Elucidate the reasoning behind the selection of particular administrative methods.