Which angle should the nurse use to administer an IM injection for a client who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds?
1. 15 degrees
2. 45 degrees
3. 60 degrees
4. 90 degrees
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4. The nurse administers an IM injection at a 90-degree angle to the surface to ensure injecting the medication into the muscle.
1, 2, and 3. An angle less than 90 degrees increases the risk of injecting the medica-tion into subcutaneous tissue.
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Which statement is true about the characteristics of a healthy family?
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1. The female 2. The male 3. Neither 4. Both
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).