Which needle will the nurse use to administer an intramuscular (IM) immunization on an 18-month-old child?
a. 18-gauge, 1 inch needle
b. 20-gauge, inch needle
c. 27-gauge, 1 inch needle
d. 25-gauge, inch needle
ANS: C
The most appropriate needle gauge for pediatric IM injections is a 25- or 27-gauge, 1 inch needle. An 18-gauge, 1 inch needle is too short and too large in diameter for pediatric injections. A 20-gauge, inch needle is too short and too large in diameter for pediatric injections. A 25-gauge, inch needle is too short for pediatric IM injections.
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