A nurse is preparing to administer a cardiotonic drug via IM injection based on the understanding of which of the following about this route? Select all that apply
A) Appropriate when IV access is not available
B) Site massage necessary after injection
C) Not the recommended parenteral route
D) Amount given no more than 2 mL
E) Injection deep into the muscle
Ans: A, B, D, E
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IM injection is not recommended for cardiotonic drugs yet, but they may be given as an IM injection when needed urgently and no IV access is available. When administering a cardiotonic drug IM, the nurse should give the injection deep in the muscle and follow with massage to the site. No more than 2 mL should be injected IM.
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