A nurse is administering an intramuscular injection of a viscous medication using the appropriate-gauge needle. What does the nurse need to know about needle gauges?
A) All needles for parenteral injection are the same gauge.
B) The gauge will depend on the length of the needle.
C) Ask the patient what size needle is preferred.
D) Gauges range from 18 to 30, with 18 being the largest.
D
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