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

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