Guidelines for Intramuscular Administration of Medication in School-Age Children Include

question 1

Multiple Choice

Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include which of the following?

• A)Inject medication as rapidly as possible.
• B)Insert needle quickly, using a dartlike motion.
• C)Penetrate skin immediately after cleansing site, before skin has dried.
• D)Have child stand, if at all possible, and if child is cooperative.

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