A nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection to a client. What is the maximum volume that the nurse may administer by this route?
A) 3 ml
B) 2.5 ml
C) 1 ml
D) 0.05 ml
C
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The volume of a subcutaneous injection is usually up to 1 ml. An intramuscular injection is the administration of up to 3 ml of medication into one muscle or muscle group. Intradermal injections are commonly used for diagnostic purposes in small volumes, usually 0.01 to 0.05 ml.
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