Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include which action?
a. Inject medication as rapidly as possible.
b. Insert needle quickly, using a dartlike motion.
c. Penetrate skin immediately after cleansing site, before skin has dried.
d. Have child stand, if possible, and if child is cooperative.
ANS: B
The needle should be inserted quickly in a dartlike motion at a 90-degree angle unless contraindicated. Inject medications slowly. Allow skin preparation to dry completely before skin is penetrated. Place child in lying or sitting position.
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