When planning parenteral medication, the nurse considers that beginning at which age can children receiving parenteral medication be permitted to handle a syringe without a needle?
a. 18 months c. 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years
b. 2 years d. 5 to 6 years
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is too young.
B Incorrect: This is too young.
C Correct: Children at this age cooperate more if able to handle the equipment and this age group would be less likely to put the equipment in their mouth.
D Incorrect: Although this age group also can handle the syringe without a needle, it is not the beginning age group.
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