The Nurse Is Preparing an Injectable Drug and Wants to Administer

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing an injectable drug and wants to administer it for the most rapid absorption as possible. How will the nurse give this medication?

• A) IM into the deltoid muscle
• B) IM into the gluteal muscle
• C) Subcut into abdominal tissue
• D) Subcut into the upper arm

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Definitions:

Temperamental Characteristics

Fundamental aspects of an individual's personality, such as mood, disposition, and responsiveness, thought to be innate rather than learned.

Fussiness

Exhibiting irritability or restlessness, especially common in infants and young children, often due to discomfort or hunger.

Aggression

A range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to oneself, others, or objects in the environment.

Tactile Information

Data or knowledge obtained through the sense of touch.