A nurse is preparing to administer an anxiolytic agent via intramuscular injection. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? Select all that apply
A) The client should be monitored closely for 3 hours postinjection.
B) Intramuscular injection should be given in chronic states.
C) The client should remain in a lying position for about 30 minutes.
D) The drug should be administered into a large muscle mass.
E) The client should be kept conscious for at least 1 hour after administration.
Ans: A, D
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Intramuscular administration of an anxiolytic should be done primarily in an acute state. The drug should be administered in a large muscle mass, the client should be observed closely for at least 3 hours, and the client should be kept lying down for 30 minutes to 3 hours after drug administration.
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