A nurse is observing a student nurse administer an intramuscular injection in the deltoid muscle. The nurse should intervene if the student nurse does which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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- A) The greater trochanter is a landmark for the hip, not the deltoid muscle. The correct method involves locating the site by using anatomical landmarks on the shoulder.- C) The maximum volume recommended for an intramuscular injection in the deltoid muscle is usually up to 1 mL due to the small muscle mass. Administering 2 mL could cause discomfort and tissue damage.- E) For an intramuscular injection in the deltoid muscle, the needle should be inserted at a 90-degree angle to ensure the medication is delivered into the muscle tissue. A 45-degree angle is incorrect for this type of injection.

A Nurse Is Observing a Student Nurse Administer an Intramuscular