The nurse has to administer 2.25 mL of intramuscular medication to an adult client. According to the medication administration record, the previous injection was administered in the right dorsogluteal site
In which site should the nurse administer this intramuscular injection?
A) Deltoid
B) Lower abdomen
C) Left ventrogluteal site
D) Thigh
C
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When describing the philosophy of hospice care to a group of students, which of the following would the instructor include?
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Wich of the following is an example of a harm reduction strategy?
A. eliminate drug importation B. mandatory minimum sentences C. needle exchange programs D. zero tolerance policy