When administering an intramuscular dose of vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON) to a newborn, which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply
A) Using a 23-gauge 1/2-inch needle
B) Cleaning the skin with an alcohol swab
C) Preparing 5 mg of the medication for injection
D) Using the middle third of the vastus lateralis muscle
E) Washing the skin with soap and water
Answer: B, D
A single dose of vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON) is administered to newborns within 1 hour of birth. The nurse should use the middle third of the vastus lateralis muscle, clean the skin with an alcohol swab, and use a 27-gauge 1/2-inch needle. The skin is not to be washed with soap and water before the injection. The medication dosage is between 0.5 and 1.0 mg.
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