A nurse is planning to administer an IM injection into a client's deltoid muscle. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Inject the medication 12.7 cm (5 in) below the client's acromion process
Use a 21-gauge needle for the injection
Inject the medication at a 90-degree angle
Inject a volume of less than 2 mL
The Correct Answer is D
A. Injecting the medication 12.7 cm (5 in) below the acromion process is incorrect; the injection site should be approximately 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) below the acromion process.
B. A 21-gauge needle may be appropriate for some IM injections, but a 23- to 25-gauge needle is commonly used for deltoid injections due to the smaller muscle mass.
C. While IM injections into the deltoid are typically given at a 90-degree angle, the volume of medication is the critical factor for this injection site.
D. Injecting a volume of less than 2 mL is correct, as the deltoid muscle can accommodate this amount effectively, while larger volumes should be administered in larger muscles like the vastus lateralis or gluteus medius.
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