The nurse is preparing to administer an injection into the deltoid muscle of an adult patient. Which needle size and length will the nurse choose?
A) 18 gauge × 1 1/2 inch
B) 23 gauge × 1/2 inch
C) 25 gauge × 1 inch
D) 27 gauge × 5/8 inch

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For an intramuscular injection into an adult deltoid muscle, a 25-gauge, 1-inch needle is recommended. An 18-gauge needle is too big. While a 23-gauge needle can be used, a 1/2-inch needle is too small. A 27-gauge, 5/8 -inch needle is used for intradermal.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Injection into the Deltoid