A nurse is instructing nursing students about the procedure for vitamin K administration. What information should be included? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Gently massage the site after injection.
2. Use a 22-gauge 1-inch needle.
3. Inject in the vastus lateralis muscle.
4. Cleanse the site with alcohol prior to injection.
5. Inject at a 45-degree angle.
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Aspirate, then slowly inject the solution, remove the needle, and gently massage the site with an alcohol swab.
Rationale 2: Vitamin K is given IM using a 25-gauge, -inch needle.
Rationale 3: Vitamin K is given IM in the vastus lateralis muscle.
Rationale 4: Always cleanse area with an alcohol sponge and let dry before injecting.
Rationale 5: Vitamin K is given IM at a 90-degree angle.
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