The Nurse Prepares a DTaP (Diphtheria,tetanus Toxoid,and Acellular Pertussis)immunization for a 6-Month-Old
The nurse prepares a DTaP (diphtheria,tetanus toxoid,and acellular pertussis) immunization for a 6-month-old infant.To administer this injection safely,the nurse chooses which of the following needles (size and length) ,injection type,and injection site?
A) 25 gauge ⅝-inch needle,IM (intramuscular) ,anterolateral thigh
B) 22 gauge 1-2-inch needle,IM (intramuscular) ,ventrogluteal
C) 25 gauge ⅝-inch needle,ID (intradermal) ,deltoid
D) 25 gauge ¾-inch needle,SQ (subcutaneous) ,anterolateral thigh
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