The nurse is administering an intramuscular injection. The appropriate angle of needle insertion is _________. Standard Text:
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
45 degrees/25 degrees/10–15 degrees
Rationale : The intramuscular injection is administered at a 90-degree angle.; The subcutaneous injection is administered at a 45-degree angle.; The intravenous injection is administered at a 25-degree angle.; The intradermal injection is administered at a 10–15-degree angle.
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