A faculty member is supervising a student who is preparing to administer vitamin K1 phytonadione (AquaMEPHYTON) to an infant. What action by the student prompts the faculty member to intervene?
A.
Chooses a 25-gauge needle
B.
Draws up 0.5 mg/kg
C.
Gently rubs the injection site
D.
Uses a 1-mL syringe
ANS: B
The dose of vitamin K1 phytonadione (AquaMEPHYTON) is 0.5 mg. It is not dosed according to weight. The other actions are appropriate.
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