The nurse is preparing to give a subcutaneous injection to an elderly, emaciated client. Which needle length and angle should the nurse plan to use to administer the injection safely?
a) A ½-inch (1.3-cm) needle at a 15-degree angle.
b) A 5/8-inch (1.6-cm) needle at a 45-degree angle.
c) A 5/8-inch (1.6-cm) needle at a 90-degree angle.
d) A 3/8-inch (0.95-cm) needle at a 90-degree angle.
Answer: a) A ½-inch (1.3-cm) needle at a 15-degree angle.
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