A nurse will conduct an influenza vaccination campaign at an extended care facility
The nurse will be administering intramuscular (IM) doses of the vaccine. Of what age-related change should the nurse be aware when planning the appropriate administration of this drug?
A) An older patient has less subcutaneous tissue and less muscle mass than a younger patient.
B) An older patient has more subcutaneous tissue and less durable skin than a younger patient.
C) An older patient has more superficial and tortuous nerve distribution than a younger patient.
D) An older patient has a higher risk of bleeding after an IM injection than a younger patient.
Ans: A
Feedback:
When administering IM injections, the nurse should remember that in an older patient, subcutaneous fat diminishes, particularly in the extremities. Muscle mass also decreases. There are no significant differences in nerve distribution or bleeding risk.
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