The Nurse Is to Administer 1 ML of Prochlorperazine (Compazine) $1 / 2$

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is to administer 1 mL of prochlorperazine (Compazine) 10 mg IM to an adult patient. Which syringe will the nurse select to administer the medication?

• A)1 mL tuberculin syringe with 27 gauge, \(1 / 2\) inch needle
• B)3 mL syringe with 23 gauge, 1 1/2 inch needle
• C)1 mL syringe with 27 gauge, \(5 / 8\) inch needle
• D) 3 mL syringe with 18 gauge, 1 inch needle

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