The nurse prepares to administer a 3-mL intramuscular (IM) injection of an antibiotic to a thin older patient.What action does the nurse take to administer the medication correctly?

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Dividing the injection into two separate syringes is appropriate for a thin older patient to ensure the medication is absorbed properly and to avoid complications associated with large volume injections in a single site.

The Nurse Prepares to Administer a 3-ML Intramuscular (IM) Injection