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

question 15

Multiple Choice

Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include to:

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

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