The nurse is to give an intramuscular injection to an obese adult. What size needle is most appropriate?
a. 27 gauge, 3/8 inch c. 23 gauge, 1 1/2 inch
b. 25 gauge, 1 inch d. 21 gauge, 2 inch
D
An obese patient usually requires a 2 to 3 inch needle to ensure that the needle will reach a large muscle such as the gluteal muscle.
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