For which route of parenteral drug administration does the nurse use a 3/8-inch 25-gauge needle?
a. Intracardiac
b. Subcutaneous
c. Intramuscular
d. Intravenous
B
A small needle (3/8 inch, 25-27 gauge) is used for giving intradermal and subcutaneous drugs. Intramuscular injections require a longer, larger needle (1-1.5 inches, 22-20 gauge). Intravenous drugs can be given using this size of needle, but should be given by the physician.
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