The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection to a client. When selecting the needle, the nurse should choose one with a:
1. Small gauge number.
2. Long shaft.
3. Long bevel.
4. Short bevel.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Small–gauge number needles are used for viscous medications. For subcutaneous injections, a larger gauge number should be used.
Rationale 2: Long shafts are used for intramuscular injections.
Rationale 3: Longer bevels provide the sharpest needles, and cause less discomfort. They are commonly used for subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
Rationale 4: Short bevels are used for intradermal and IV injections because a long bevel can become occluded if it rests against the side of a blood vessel.
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