The nurse is to administer 1 mL of prochlorperazine (Compazine) 10 mg IM to an adult patient. Which syringe will the nurse select to administer the medication?
A)1 mL tuberculin syringe with 27 gauge, $1 / 2$ inch needle
B)3 mL syringe with 23 gauge, 1 1/2 inch needle
C)1 mL syringe with 27 gauge, $5 / 8$ inch needle
D) 3 mL syringe with 18 gauge, 1 inch needle

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The nurse would select a 3 mL syringe with a 23 gauge, 1 1/2 inch needle. This is because intramuscular injections require a longer needle to reach the muscle tissue, and a larger gauge (which indicates a larger diameter) to administer the medication effectively. The 1 1/2 inch needle is appropriate for most adults. The 3 mL syringe is also appropriate as the medication volume is 1 mL.

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