A nurse is instructing the nursing students about the procedure for vitamin K administration. What information should be included? 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 site with alcohol prior to injection.
5. Inject at a 45-degree angle.
6. Do not aspirate.
Correct
1; 3; 4
Rationale:
1. Vitamin K is given IM in the vastus lateralis muscle using a 25 gauge, 5/8-inch needle at a 90-degree angle. Aspirate, then slowly inject the solution, remove the needle, and gently massage the site with an alcohol swab.
2. Vitamin K is given IM in the vastus lateralis muscle using a 25 gauge, 5/8-inch needle at a 90-degree angle. Aspirate, then slowly inject the solution, remove the needle, and gently massage the site with an alcohol swab.
3. Vitamin K is given IM in the vastus lateralis muscle using a 25 gauge, 5/8-inch needle at a 90-degree angle. Aspirate, then slowly inject the solution, remove the needle, and gently massage the site with an alcohol swab.
4. Vitamin K is given IM in the vastus lateralis muscle using a 25 gauge, 5/8-inch needle at a 90-degree angle. Aspirate, then slowly inject the solution, remove the needle, and gently massage the site with an alcohol swab.
5. Vitamin K is given IM in the vastus lateralis muscle using a 25 gauge, 5/8-inch needle at a 90-degree angle. Aspirate, then slowly inject the solution, remove the needle, and gently massage the site with an alcohol swab.
6. Vitamin K is given IM in the vastus lateralis muscle using a 25 gauge, 5/8-inch needle at a 90-degree angle. Aspirate, then slowly inject the solution, remove the needle, and gently massage the site with an alcohol swab.
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