When administering a parenteral injection, the choice of needle length depends in part on the patient's ________ and ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
age; body fat
The choice of needle length depends on the patient's age and body fat when administering a parenteral injection. For example, children need shorter needles and heavy adults need longer needles.
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