The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Hepatitis B Virus

The nurse is preparing to administer a hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine to a newborn.Which intervention by the nurse is correct?

A) Obtaining a syringe with a 25-gauge,5/8-inch needle for medication administration
B) Confirming that the newborn's mother has been infected with the HBV
C) Assessing the dorsogluteal muscle as the preferred site for injection
D) Confirming that the newborn is at least 24 hours old