The nurse needs to provide a medication through a large gauge needle. Which of the following gauges should the nurse select?
a. 18-gauge c. 22-gauge
b. 20-gauge d. 25-gauge
A
The gauge of the needle refers to the diameter of the shaft. The larger the gauge number, the smaller the diameter of the shaft. The largest gauge needle would be 18 and the smallest gauge would be 25.
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