The most common syringe used for injections is a standard 3-mL size, marked in milliliters to the nearest tenth. Select the standard gauge of the injection needle for the 3-mL syringe.
A) 25 -28
B) 25-26
C) 20-28
D) 20-23

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The term gauge indicates the needle's diameter and width. The higher the gauge number, the finer or smaller the needle's diameter. A 25 -28 gauge is standard for a ½ mL, low-dose insulin syringe. A 25-26 gauge is used for a 1-mL insulin syringe. A standard 1-mL syringe would use a 20-28 gauge needle and the standard 3-mL syringe would use a 20-23 gauge needle.

The Most Common Syringe Used for Injections Is a Standard