What is the correct site of administration of a vaccine for infants from newborn to 35 months of age. What are 2 important characteristics that the site of administration must have?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Infants from newborn to 35 months should receive immunizations by intramuscular injection in the outer aspect of the thigh muscle. The site of administration must have a muscle large enough to absorb the amount of the liquid drug and have enough bulk to it so that the needle will not accidentally injure a nearby nerve.
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A) True B) False
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What will be an ideal response?
To form the plural of singular terms ending in "is," change the "i" to a/an ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).