When administering a medication via the intramuscular route, you should:
A. stretch the skin over the injection site and insert the needle at a 90° angle.
B. pinch the skin over the injection site and insert the needle at a 45° angle.
C. use a 21-gauge needle to inject medication into the fatty tissue of the arm.
D. use a 24- to 26-gauge ½? to 1? needle to inject medication into the muscle.
Answer: A. stretch the skin over the injection site and insert the needle at a 90° angle.
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