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question 49

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer a 0.5-mL rabies vaccine into the deltoid muscle of a patient.Which needle size is best for the procedure?

• A) 20 gauge x 1 1/2 inch
• B) 23 gauge x 1/2 inch
• C) 25 gauge x ⁵/₈ inch
• D) 27 gauge x ³/₈ inch

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