Dorothy Is Asked to Administer a Medication by Subcutaneous Injection

question 43

Multiple Choice

Dorothy is asked to administer a medication by subcutaneous injection. Which needle gauge should she use?

• A) 20
• B) 25
• C) 18
• D) 27

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Definitions:

Biological Perspective

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