What should the nurse be aware of when preparing to administer a hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn?
A) Obtain a syringe with a 25-gauge,16-mm (5/8-inch) needle.
B) Confirm that the newborn's mother has been infected with the hepatitis B virus.
C) Assess the dorsogluteal muscle as the preferred site for injection.
D) Confirm that the newborn is at least 24 hours old.
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