The client is scheduled for scaling and root planing of the upper right quadrant. You have administered the ASA, MSA, GP, and NP using a short 27-gauge needle and now are preparing to do the PS a. Before administering the PSA, you draw the needle across a piece of sterile gauze and it becomes caught on the gauze. You should clear the needle from the gauze and:

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A needle that catches the gauze when drawn across it indicates there is administration. A short 25-gauge needle is recommended for this area of the mouth because using a long needle increases the risk of a hematoma forming. The 25-gauge needle provides a larger lumen to make the aspiration process easier. The needle getting caught on the gauze indicates a barb is present and the needle should be changed to aid in client comfort during the injection. A long needle used in this area of the mouth increases the risk of a hematoma forming. The larger the gauge of a needle, the smaller the lumen. A larger lumen, 25 or 27, is preferred to decrease the difficulty in aspirating.

The Client Is Scheduled for Scaling and Root Planing of the Upper