The nurse has to give an intramuscular injection to an adult. What is the correct gauge needle that should be used?
A) 21
B) 23
C) 25
D) 28

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The higher the gauge number, the finer the needle. The finest needle currently available for routine injections is the 28-gauge needle on the insulin syringe. Gauge numbers 25, 26, and 28 are used in subcutaneous injections for adults and in intramuscular (IM) injections for children and emaciated patients/clients. Numbers 23 and 22 are used for IM injections; 20 and 21 are for IV therapy.

The Nurse Has to Give an Intramuscular Injection to an Adult