Which of the following is the best needle choice to administer a viscous solution as an intramuscular injection?
A. 25 gauge
B. 20 gauge
C. 22 gauge
D. 18 gauge
Answer: D
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The increase in health-care-related knowledge has shifted education of health-care providers from a focus on ____________________ to a focus on ____________________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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A) Technical B) Cognitive C) Interpersonal D) Ethical/Legal
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