A 65-year-old man who weighs 180 lb (81.8 kg) is to receive 1.5 mL of a viscous antibiotic by intramuscular (IM) injection.Which needle and syringe will be used?
A) 5/8 inch,25-gauge needle with 5 mL syringe
B) 1 inch,28-gauge needle with 4 mL syringe
C) 1 1/2 inch,21-gauge needle with 3 mL syringe
D) 3 inch,16-gauge needle with 1.5 mL syringe
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