The nurse prepares to administer a 3-mL intramuscular (IM) injection of an antibiotic to an 85-year-old patient.What action does the nurse take to administer the medication correctly?
A) Prepares the patient for a subcutaneous injection
B) Divides the injection into two separate syringes
C) Positions the patient for injection in the dorsogluteal area
D) Avoids aspirating when injecting in the deltoid muscle
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