The nurse administering IM injections to an older patient should remember that an older patient has:
A) Less subcutaneous tissue and muscle mass than a younger patient
B) More subcutaneous tissue and less muscle mass than a younger patient
C) Less subcutaneous tissue and more muscle mass than a younger patient
D) More subcutaneous tissue and muscle mass than a younger patient
Ans: A
Feedback: When administering IM injections, the nurse should remember that an older patient has less subcutaneous tissue and muscle mass than a younger patient.
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