Which syringe will the nurse use to administer insulin subcutaneously to a patient?
a. A syringe calibrated in minims
b. A syringe calibrated in units
c. A syringe calibrated in tenths of mL
d. A syringe calibrated in mL
ANS: B
A syringe calibrated in units is used for insulin. A tuberculin syringe is not properly calibrated for use with insulin. A syringe calibrated in mL or in tenths of mL would not be an accurate way to measure insulin doses.
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