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

question 3

Multiple Choice

Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include what standard?

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

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