The nurse recognizes that a 22 g * 1.5-inch needle would be most appropriate for a(n):
A)Adult intradermal injection (ID).
B)Child subcutaneous injection.
C)Adult intramuscular (IM)injection.
D)Newborn IM injection.

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A 22 gauge, 1.5-inch needle is most appropriate for an adult intramuscular (IM) injection, as it is long and thick enough to penetrate the muscle tissue deeply without causing excessive tissue damage.

The Nurse Recognizes That a 22 G * 1